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The Man Without a Past (2002)
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast: Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen
Runtime97 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
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The Man Without a Past is a critically acclaimed 2002 film directed by Aki Kaurismäki that blends comedy, drama, and romance. The film was well-received by critics and won the Grand Prix award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 8.1/10 based on over 35,000 user reviews, indicating strong audience reception.
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Fans of Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki's deadpan comedy and drama will find much to appreciate in the charming and poignant The Man Without a Past. The film's lead, Markku Peltola, delivers a captivating performance as a man who loses his memory and must rebuild his life from scratch, leading to a tender romance with a Salvation Army volunteer. Kaurismäki's unique visual style and wry sense of humor make this 2002 film a distinctive and rewarding viewing experience.
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The Man Without a Past is a 2002 Finnish comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Aki Kaurismäki. Starring Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, and Juhani Niemelä, it is the second installment in Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, preceded by Drifting Clouds (1996) and followed by Lights in the Dusk (2006). The film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki, is beaten so severely that he develops amnesia, and must reconstruct his life among the city's marginalized community living in shipping containers.
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