The Man Without a Past2002
The Man Without a Past (2002)
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Cast
as M
as Irma
as Nieminen
as Kaisa Nieminen
as Antilla
as Flea Market Manageress
as Bar Owner
as Shipyard Clerk
as Bank Clerk
as Bank Robber
as Investigating Officer
as Police Inspector
as Lawyer
as Ex-wife
as Ovaskainen
as Electrician
as The Salvation Army Band
as The Salvation Army Band
as The Salvation Army Band
as The Salvation Army Band
as Mugger
as Mugger
as Mugger
Critic Reviews for The Man Without a Past
All Critics (97) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (95) | Rotten (2) | DVD (6)
Kaurismaki's movies can tickle you with the briefest of statements, the smallest of gestures.
At the end of The Man Without a Past, I felt a deep but indefinable contentment.
A powerful film made with minimal means, it's a story of poor people on the fringes of society, done without sentimentality or condescension but with wicked humor.
Deliciously slow-paced film.
Wry, whimsical and sure of tone, dry in all of the right ways and without an ounce of condescension.
Full of deadpan humor.
Audience Reviews for The Man Without a Past
Slow and dry, this Finland-set dramedy and its amnesiac protagonist seem to be searching for meaning along with the audience. It's a challenging watch, especially for those who know little about the local culture, but there remain moments of universal humor, warmth, and melancholy that overpower Kaurismaki's alienating idiosyncrasies.
Super Reviewer
The Man Without A Past raises a question, "what would make a changed better man?" A rather odd but interesting lovely story that delineates past, present, and future. Vivid, subtle characters blessed with sincere humanity and profound personalities. Hilarious. Brilliant. Compelling.
Super Reviewer
Great dialogue, interesting story and all that...but it just felt meh. It's a bit too dry for my tastes
Super Reviewer
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