The Man Without a Past (2002)

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97 min - Comedy | Crime | Drama - 2 August 2002 (Sweden)

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The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Markku Peltola	...	M
	Kati Outinen	...	Irma
	Juhani Niemelä	...	Nieminen
	Kaija Pakarinen	...	Kaisa Nieminen
	Sakari Kuosmanen	...	Anttila
	Annikki Tähti	...	Manager of Flea Market
	Anneli Sauli	...	Bar Owner
	Elina Salo	...	Dock Clerk
	Outi Mäenpää	...	Bank Clerk
	Esko Nikkari	...	Bank Robber
	Pertti Sveholm	...	Police Detective
	Matti Wuori	...	Layer
	Aino Seppo	...	Ex-wife
	Janne Hyytiäinen	...	Ovaskainen
	Antti Reini	...	Electrician

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Storyline

The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on the outskirts of the city and slowly starts putting his life back on track. Written by Jussi Tarvainen <jussi_tarvainen_84@hotmail.com>

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Rated PG-13 for some violence See all certifications »

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Country:

Finland | Germany | France

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

2 August 2002 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Der Mann ohne Vergangenheit See more »

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

FIM 8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€53,808 (Italy) (8 December 2002) (9 Screens)

Gross:

$3,494,191 (France) (4 February 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bavaria Film, Pandora Filmproduktion, Pyramide Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

In the bar scene there is a portrait photo of Matti Pellonpää on the wall. He played in numerous Kaurismäki films before his sudden death in 1995. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The Helsinki railway station's extension roof is clearly visible at the opening scene, but it hadn't been build yet in 1996 (the year can be read from the newspaper). See more »

Quotes

Nieminen: You've got worker hands. You must have used these hands; you don't look like a reader.
M: Thank you.
Nieminen: You're welcome.
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Connections

Featured in "Matka suomalaiseen elokuvaan: Naurua pimeässä (#1.2)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Valkoiset linnut"
Performed by Markus Allan
(Markus Allan / Veikko Juntunen)
Lyrics: Pauli Ylitalo
Arranger: Taisto Wesslin
Published by Sputnik Oy
(P) & © 1997 Sputnik Oy
Licensed courtesy of Sputnik Oy See more »

The Man Without a Past (2002)
Mies vailla menneisyyttä (original title)

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