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Drifting Clouds (1996)

Movie ★ 7.6 97 min

Comedy Drama

The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.

Aki Kaurismäki Director Aki Kaurismäki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 26, 1996
Runtime
97 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0116752
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Kati Outinen Kati Outinen Ilona Kari Väänänen Kari Väänänen Lauri Elina Salo Elina Salo Mrs. Sjöholm Sakari Kuosmanen Sakari Kuosmanen Melartin Markku Peltola Markku Peltola Lajunen Matti Onnismaa Matti Onnismaa Forsström Shelley Fisher Pianist Markus Allan Orchestra Member Pauli Granfelt Orchestra Member Kari Lindqvist Orchestra Member Pentti Mutikainen Orchestra Member Tommi Parkkonen Orchestra Member Taisto Wesslin Orchestra Member Tuire Liiti Waitress Kaarina Väyrynen Waitress Elli Lindstedt Old Couple Vilhelm Lindstedt Old Couple Tuire Tuomisto Kitchen Maid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drifting Clouds about?
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Who directed Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds stars Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, Sakari Kuosmanen.
When was Drifting Clouds released?
Drifting Clouds is a 1996 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Drifting Clouds?
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