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The Man Without a Past (2002) Mies vailla menneisyyttä
Synopsis
In this touching deadpan comedy, a welder, who finds himself in Helsinki and experiencing total amnesia, sets out to rebuild his life with a ragtag group of outsiders.
In Focus: Finland on Screen
This film is part of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s In Focus: Finland on Screen collection showcasing Finland as a vital, rich, and creative filmmaking center with global appeal.
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Film Credits
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Timo Linnasalo
- Timo Salminen
- Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen
- 2002