An exodus to a better life in Eira.An exodus to a better life in Eira.An exodus to a better life in Eira.
Sakari Kuosmanen
- Frank Armoton
- (as Saku Kuosmanen)
Tuomari Nurmio
- Taksikuski
- (as Hannu Nurmio)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe first movie ever to include scenes in the Helsinki underground, opened in 1982.
- GoofsThe Director is seen in reflection of Frank's (Sakke Järvenpää) sunglasses in "My friend got sick, can you help us" scene.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Keskiyön auringon kuvat (1987)
- SoundtracksAlkutekstimusiikki
Composed by Aki Kaurismäki
Arranged by Mikko Mattila and Jone Takamäki
Performed by Casablanca Vox and Jone Takamäki
Saxophone: Jone Takamäki
Drums: Kalevi Raittinen
Featured review
Beautiful satire
Following up a successful first movie can be a difficult struggle; Kaurismäki deflected it after "Crime And Punishment" by quickly doing this one, completely different and very funny. We're treated to a number of Finnish derelicts and lower-class guys in a poor suburb of Helsinki, as they decide to mount an expedition to reach the Mayfair of the city (just get there, that is). You'll immediately notice that they talk of this as if there lay a strange and superhuman challenge in just reaching the place. As their trials begin, we realize that maybe Helsinki _is_ a really dangerous city.
The film is full of scenes of weird comedy and pinpoint satire, and as an extra accent every one of the men is called Frank, except one. The film really rocks, and you'll keep wondering what happens next.
The film is full of scenes of weird comedy and pinpoint satire, and as an extra accent every one of the men is called Frank, except one. The film really rocks, and you'll keep wondering what happens next.
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- Strausszek
- Aug 14, 2005
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- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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