Drifting Clouds(1996)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
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Cast
Kati Outinen
Ilona
Kari Väänänen
Lauri
Elina Salo
Mrs. Sjöholm
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Markku Peltola
Lajunen
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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Where can I watch Drifting Clouds?+
Drifting Clouds is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Drifting Clouds come out?+
Drifting Clouds was released in 1996.
How long is Drifting Clouds?+
Drifting Clouds runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).
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 and Markku Peltola.
Is Drifting Clouds worth watching?+
Drifting Clouds holds a 7.6/10 rating from 218 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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