Shadows in Paradise
Seen it?1986 | 74 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
- Matti PellonpääNikander
- Kati OutinenIlona
- Sakari KuosmanenMelartin
- Esko NikkariNikander's Co-Worker
- Kylli KöngäsIlona's Friend
- Pekka LaihoStore Manager
- Jukka-Pekka PaloThird Man
- Svante KorkiakoskiPolice Officer
- Mari RantasilaNikander's Sister
- Safka PekkonenPianist