Ariel (1989)

Synopsis: Aki Kaurasmäki's strange and stylized yarn about Taisto, a Lapland miner who is willed a Cadillac, and drives it south to Helsinki. After being mugged at a roadside cafe, he becomes involved with... Aki Kaurasmäki's strange and stylized yarn about Taisto, a Lapland miner who is willed a Cadillac, and drives it south to Helsinki. After being mugged at a roadside cafe, he becomes involved with Irmeli, a meter maid and divorced mother, who quits her job to be with him. Robbed of all his money, Taisto is forced to sell his Cadillac, but is soon arrested for assaulting one of the thieves. In jail he befriends Mikkenon, who has been convicted of manslaughter. Irmeli helps the two of them break out of prison and make plans to leave Finland in the "Ariel" -- a ship bound for South America. [More]

Starring: Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpaa, Turo Pajala

Starring: Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpaa, Turo Pajala

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

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