Drifting Clouds
Kauas pilvet karkaavat
Synopsis
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
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Trailer (Remastered)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-21
Top Cast
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Kati Outinen
Ilona
Kari Väänänen
Lauri
Elina Salo
Mrs. Sjöholm
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Markku Peltola
Lajunen
Matti Onnismaa
Forsström
Shelley Fisher
Pianist
Markus Allan
Orchestra Member
Pauli Granfelt
Orchestra Member
Kari Lindqvist
Orchestra Member
Pentti Mutikainen
Orchestra Member
Tommi Parkkonen
Orchestra Member
Taisto Wesslin
Orchestra Member
Tuire Liiti
Waitress
Kaarina Väyrynen
Waitress
Elli Lindstedt
Old Couple
Vilhelm Lindstedt
Old Couple
Tuire Tuomisto
Kitchen Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Shelley Fisher
- Original Title
- Kauas pilvet karkaavat
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sputnik, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Shelley Fisher
Timo Salminen
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Editor
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Jukka Salmi
Production Design
Markku Pätilä
Production Design
Tuula Hilkamo
Costume Design
Shelley Fisher
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifting Clouds
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What is Drifting Clouds about?
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Who directed Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Drifting Clouds?
The principal cast of Drifting Clouds includes Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, Sakari Kuosmanen, Markku Peltola.
When was Drifting Clouds released and how long is it?
Drifting Clouds was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Drifting Clouds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drifting Clouds was composed by Shelley Fisher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).