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1986·74 min·Dir. Aki Kaurismäki·★ 7.4
ComedyDramaRomance
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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How Good Is Shadows in Paradise?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.4Well Received
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.3
★ IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
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