Varjoja Paratiisissa (Shadows in Paradise) (1986)

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Release Date: Oct 17, 1986 Wide

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An episode in the life of Nikander, a garbage man, involving the death of a co-worker, an affair and much more.

Unrated, 1 hr. 16 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Aki Kaurism�ki

In Theaters: Oct 17, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Sep 23, 2008

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Gives the stale conventions of the rom com the dark flipside they need, while downsizing that genre's normally bourgeois sensibilities into a class all its own.

October 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Eye for Film

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Signature Kaurismaki! Beautiful composition and deadpan humor, this is not your typical rom com. If you have a penchant for stoicism and cigarettes, this film is an askew vision of Helsinki's outskirts. This debut bodes well for the remainder of the 'Proletariat Trilogy.'

April 8, 2011

Stefanie C

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The first film in Aki Kaurism�ki's 'Underdog' trilogy is a brilliant example of how bounteous minimalist cinema can be. The story is simple, funny and touching without ever being over the top. This is cinema in its purest form, no nonsense, just a joy to watch. I'm absolutely gutted to find out that my new favourite actor died 14 years ago! :o(

December 8, 2009