Overview
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 1/26/1996
Runtime: 97 min
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Writers: Aki Kaurismäki
Top Cast
Kati Outinen
Ilona
Kari Väänänen
Lauri
Elina Salo
Mrs. Sjöholm
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Markku Peltola
Lajunen
Matti Onnismaa
Forsström
Pentti Auer
Buyer of Dubrovnik
Outi Mäenpää
Lauri's Sister
Esko Nikkari
Restaurant Manager
Sulevi Peltola
Man at Nelia
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