Shadows in Paradise (1986)
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Overview
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.
Where to watch Shadows in Paradise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Curzon Home Cinema | Apple TV |
| France | — | Sooner | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | TriArt Play | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Shadows in Paradise in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Shadows in Paradise about?
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. Shadows in Paradise is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1986-10-17, runtime 74 minutes.
Is Shadows in Paradise worth watching?
TMDB users rate Shadows in Paradise 7.3 out of 10 from 457 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Shadows in Paradise?
In the United States, Shadows in Paradise streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Aki Kaurismäki
Cast
- Matti Pellonpää as Nikander
- Kati Outinen as Ilona
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Melartin
- Esko Nikkari as Nikander's Co-Worker
- Kylli Köngäs as Ilona's Friend
- Pekka Laiho as Store Manager
- Jukka-Pekka Palo as Third Man
- Svante Korkiakoski as Police Officer
- Mari Rantasila as Nikander's Sister
- Safka Pekkonen as Pianist
- Antti Ortamo as 2nd Pianist
- Mato Valtonen as Pelle
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Sources
Details and the 7.3/10 rating from Shadows in Paradise on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.