Calamari Union
1985•K-12•1h 21m•7.0•Released
ComedyDrama
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Budget
$0M
Languages
Finnish, English, Spanish
Studio
Villealfa Filmproductions
Cast
Timo Eränkö
Frank
Kari Heiskanen
Frank
Asmo Hurula
Frank
Sakke Järvenpää
Frank
Sakari Kuosmanen
Frank Armoton
Dave Lindholm
Man on Beach
Mikko Mattila
Frank
Pate Mustajärvi
Frank
Tuomari Nurmio
Cabby
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Frank
Matti Pellonpää
Frank
Pertti Sveholm
Frank
Martti Syrjä
Frank
Pantse Syrjä
Frank
Markku Toikka
Pekka
Production
Company
Villealfa Filmproductions
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
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