The Man Without a Past
2002•PG-13•1h 37m•7.4•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Revenue
$0M
Languages
Finnish
Studio
Sputnik
Cast
Markku Peltola
M
Kati Outinen
Irma
Juhani Niemelä
Nieminen
Kaija Pakarinen
Kaisa Nieminen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Anttila
Annikki Tähti
Manager of Flea Market
Anneli Sauli
Bar Owner
Elina Salo
Dock Clerk
Outi Mäenpää
Bank Clerk
Esko Nikkari
Bank Robber
Pertti Sveholm
Police Detective
Matti Wuori
Layer
Aino Seppo
Ex-wife
Janne Hyytiäinen
Ovaskainen
Antti Reini
Electrician
Production
Company
Sputnik
Company
YLE
Company
Pyramide Productions
Company
Pandora Film
Company
ZDF/Arte
Company
Network Movie
Company
ARTE France Cinéma
Company
Bavaria Film
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
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