The Man Without a Past
Mies vailla menneisyyttä
Synopsis
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
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The Man Without a Past (2002) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-30
Top Cast
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Markku Peltola
M
Kati Outinen
Irma
Juhani Niemelä
Nieminen
Kaija Pakarinen
Kaisa Nieminen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Anttila
Annikki Tähti
Manager of Flea Market
Anneli Sauli
Bar Owner
Elina Salo
Dock Clerk
Outi Mäenpää
Bank Clerk
Esko Nikkari
Bank Robber
Pertti Sveholm
Police Detective
Matti Wuori
Layer
Aino Seppo
Ex-wife
Janne Hyytiäinen
Ovaskainen
Antti Reini
Electrician
Marko Haavisto
Salvation Army Band Member
Jukka Teerisaari
Salvation Army Band Member
Jyrki Telilä
Salvation Army Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$921
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Mies vailla menneisyyttä
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $921
- Production Studios
- Sputnik, YLE, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, ZDF/Arte, Network Movie, ARTE France Cinéma, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Timo Salminen
Timo Linnasalo
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Timo Linnasalo
Editor
Outi Harjupatana
Costume Design
Markku Pätilä
Production Design
Jukka Salmi
Production Design
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Without a Past
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What is The Man Without a Past about?
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
Who directed The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Man Without a Past?
The principal cast of The Man Without a Past includes Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen, Sakari Kuosmanen.
When was The Man Without a Past released and how long is it?
The Man Without a Past was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Man Without a Past make at the box office?
The Man Without a Past grossed $921 in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).