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7.2 / 10 1h 14min

Drama Comedy Romance

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—and, falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.

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Review by user812sddwwolt

Worthy Curiosity and the dull-restlessness of a typical Aki Kaurasmaki film.

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Review by user914h2nr9ejj

a masterpiece of dry wit and slight beauty

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Review by user119e59mw1ep

Early Kaurismäki and one of the most idiosyncratic romantic comedies of all time

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Review by user3712circad

Matter of romance or convenience?

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Review by user310wq2550dp

A beautiful example of minimalism.

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Review by user9427e2r5u4f

Another Experimental Film that Expects the Audience to Do All the Emotional Work

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Review by user85633evyakm

Interesting, breezy and simple, but that's not really enough.

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Review by user8238j82k2jb

there's nothing in Florida but alligators and Florida Men

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Review by user57chifiii4

an acquired taste, but worth a look

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Review by user6675pi4j6xb

Ingmar Bergman meets Jackie Vernon

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Review by user229rb64m5kg

Stand out stoic characters is nothing more but a possible backdrop to Finnish daily living

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Review by user575klkhd4lv

Early Kaurismaki is worth a look

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Review by GlowingGiraffe

Hmmmm....you decide for yourself!

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Review by user95083bvdi9r

Helsinki not shown in travel brochures

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