The Man Without a Past
dir. Aki Kaurismäki
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8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Kaurismäki delivers another droll comedy full of his trademark humor.
Directed byAki Kaurismäki
StarringMarkku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Annikki Tähti
Written byAki Kaurismäki
CinematographyTimo Salminen
EditingTimo Linnasalo
The Man Without a Past
2002 · PG-13 · 1h 37m
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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.
Critics Consensus
Kaurismäki delivers another droll comedy full of his trademark humor.
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