
A typically idiosyncratic mini-mystery about a middle-aged man who gets out of prison, sells his shares in a company and announces that he’s heading off to Siberia to get married. Central scene, in which he convinces a woman to come with him, takes place in a Finnish rockabilly club. The Hitchcockian pacing, as the man endeavours to make his train, supplies nice momentum, and wrap-up provides a satisfying revelation as to what’s actually afoot.
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
User score
1 votes
Released
May 18, 2002
10m
Finnish

Kati Outinen
Woman

Markku Peltola
Man

Sulevi Peltola
Man at the Tirestore

Kirsi Tykkyläinen
Ticket seller

Aarre Karén
Goldsmith

Janne Hyytiäinen
Waiter
Marko Haavisto
Singer

Pirkko Hämäläinen
Woman at the restaurant
Ilkka Mertsola
Cook
Nadja Delcos
Kitchen maid
Pentti Haaparanta
Policeman 1
Tomi Taskila
Policeman 2
Kalevi Heinämaa
Drunk at the station
Lauri Tomminen
Worker at the Garage 1
Olli Varja
Worker at the Garage 2