Drifting Clouds

7.5

1996

1h 37m

ComedyDrama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Aki Kaurismäki

Producers

Aki Kaurismäki

Writers

Aki Kaurismäki

Cinematography

Timo Salminen

Music

Shelley Fisher

Cast (47)

Kati Outinen

Ilona

Kari Väänänen

Lauri

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