
Shadows in Paradise
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Overview
Nikander, a rubbish collector and would-be entrepreneur, finds his plans for success dashed when his business associate dies. One evening, he meets Ilona, a down-on-her-luck cashier, in a local supermarket. Falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.
Top Cast


Matti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander


Kati Outinen
Kati Outinen
Ilona
Kati Outinen
Ilona


Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin


Esko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker


Kylli Köngäs
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend


Pekka Laiho
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager


Jukka-Pekka Palo
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
Svante Korkiakoski
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer


Mari Rantasila
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
Safka Pekkonen
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
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