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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.
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74 min
1986-10-17
Released
Finnish
410
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Nikander
Ilona
Melartin
Nikander's Co-Worker
Ilona's Friend
Store Manager
Third Man
Police Officer
Nikander's Sister
Pianist
2nd Pianist
Pelle
Staffan
Melartin's Wife
Cook
Singer
Man in Restaurant
Police Officer
Porter
Woman in Restaurant
Hostess
Garbage Man / Bartender
Melartin's Daughter
Keyboardist (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
Bingo Player (uncredited)
Bingo Player (uncredited)
Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
Customer (uncredited)
Woman in Cinema (uncredited)
Garbage Man (uncredited)
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