Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
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The Man Without a Past
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Movie · Comedy · Drama · PG-13
2002 · 1h 37m · ★ 85% (69K)
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Starring: Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä
Overview
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Production
Sputnik, YLE, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, ZDF/Arte, Network Movie
Cast
Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Annikki Tähti, Anneli Sauli, Elina Salo, Outi Mäenpää, Esko Nikkari, Pertti Sveholm, Matti Wuori, Aino Seppo, Janne Hyytiäinen, Antti Reini, Marko Haavisto, Jukka Teerisaari, Jyrki Telilä, Jouni Saario, Risto Korhonen