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23 August 2002 (Norway) morePlot:
The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 20 wins & 21 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Finnish Director Yanks Oscar Entry (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 19 October 2006)
American Splendor Top Film, Say Critics
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 5 January 2004)
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A Fine Movie About Adults moreCast
(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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Also Known As:
Der Mann ohne Vergangenheit (Germany)Irtolainen (Finland) (working title)
L'homme sans passé (France)
The Man Without a Past (International: English title)
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Rated PG-13 for some violence.Parents Guide:
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97 minLanguage:
FinnishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Portugal:M/12 | Iceland:12 | Hungary:14 | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-7 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Italy:T | Singapore:PG | Canada:A (Ontario)Filming Locations:
Helsinki, FinlandFun Stuff
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Chosen by "Telerama" (France) as one of the 10 best pictures of 2002 (#01, tied with "Hable con ella") moreGoofs:
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). moreQuotes:
Anttila: But if you don't pay, I'll send my killer dog to bite your nose off.M: It only causes trouble, shadows the way wherever I go.
Anttila: You couldn't smoke in the shower anymore.
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Symphony n°3 in A major op. 55 moreFAQ
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This Finnish film may not be for everyone. Though nominated in 2002 for an Oscar for best foreign film, I don't think it got much play in the US. It's a quiet movie about a guy who is beaten in a park in Helsinki right after getting off a train. The hospital thinks he's dead, but he staggers out, gradually recovers, and can't remember a thing. He meets a number of people, most of whom help him in some way or another. He meets a Salvation Army woman and a relationship develops.
It's hard to describe this movie. The dialogue is often funny, but delivered absolutely deadpan. There is no excitement, but a rich development of story and relationships through incidents that happen to the lead character or that he causes to happen. The two leads, Markku Peltoa and Kati Outinen, are adults and look it. There's no Hollywood handsomeness about either of them. The structure of the movie is a gem of economy. One scene ends and the film moves briskly on to the next scene. No extended, unnecessary character development. No superfluous dialogue. It may sound pompous, but this movies creates at the end a nice feeling of mature contentment.