Man Without a Past, The
A story centering on a man whose life and memory are stolen from him when he is brutally beaten and robbed by thugs, soon after arriving by train in Helsinki.
He is pronounced dead in the hospital, but shortly therafter, he calmly sits up and walks out. From there he is forced to start over from scratch to find love, self-esteem and a place in the world.
Directed by
Aki Kaurismaki
Cast
Markku Peltola - The Man
Kati Outinen - Irma
Juhani Niemela - Nieminen
Kaija Pakarinen - Kaisa Nieminen
Sakari Kuosmanen - Anttila
Annikki Tahti - Flea Market Manageress
Anneli Sauli - Bar Owner
Elina Salo - Shipyard Clerk
Outi Maenpaa - Bank Clerk
Esko Nikkari - Bank Robber
Pertti Sveholm - Investigating Officer
Matti Wuori - Lawyer
Aino Seppo - Ex-Wife
Janne Hyytiainen - Ovaskainen
Antti Reini - Electrician
Production Co.
Pandora Film
Sputnik
YLE TV1
Eila Werning
Pyramide Productions
Produced by
Aki Kaurismaki
Studio
Sony Pictures Classics
Writer
Aki Kaurismaki
Music
Jouko Lumme
