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The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Drifting Clouds is a 1996 Finnish comedy-drama following an unemployed couple navigating hardship and hope in Helsinki. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, the film captures Ilona and Lauri's struggle after both lose their jobs, blending dark humor with poignant realism. This critically acclaimed film has been available since its January 1996 release.
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Available to stream in Denmark Finland Norway Sweden— but not in United States.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated NR
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Kati OutinenIlona
Kari VäänänenLauri
Elina SaloMrs. Sjöholm
Sakari KuosmanenMelartin
Markku PeltolaLajunen
Matti OnnismaaForsström- Shelley FisherPianist
- Markus AllanOrchestra Member
- Pauli GranfeltOrchestra Member
- Kari LindqvistOrchestra Member
- Pentti MutikainenOrchestra Member
- Tommi ParkkonenOrchestra Member
- Taisto WesslinOrchestra Member
- Tuire LiitiWaitress
- Kaarina VäyrynenWaitress
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Drifting Clouds — frequently asked
When was Drifting Clouds released?
Drifting Clouds premiered on January 26, 1996.
What is Drifting Clouds about?
The film follows Ilona, a restaurant hostess, and her husband Lauri, a tram driver, as they both become unemployed and must struggle to survive on the streets of Helsinki while searching for work and dignity.
Who directed Drifting Clouds?
The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki, a renowned Finnish filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style and darkly comic approach to social themes.
What genre is Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds is a comedy-drama that blends humor with serious examination of economic hardship and human resilience.
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