Shadows in Paradise

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Synopsis: Nikander is a garbage collector who lives a lonely existence -- especially after his only real friend dies of a heart attack. But his life changes for the better when he meets Ilona, the check-out clerk at his local supermarket. Despite being painfully shy, Nikander gradually makes inroads to romance with her. But their budding relationship is tested when Iloni is fired from her supermarket -- and she steals from the store in an act of retribution.

Alternate Title(s): Varjoja paratiisissa

Directed By:	Aki Kaurismäki	Genre:	Comedy / Drama / Foreign / Music / Romance
Cast:	Kylli Köngäs, Sakari Kuosmanen, Pekka Laiho, Esko Nikkari, Kati Outinen, Matti Pellonpää	Year of Production:	1986

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Disc(s) for this Movie:

Eclipse Series 12: Aki Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy (Shadows in Paradise / Ariel / Match Factory Girl) (The Criterion Collection) (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: 1
Released: Sep-23-2008
Run Time: 215 minutes

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