Drifting Clouds

Drifting Clouds (1996) is a comedy, drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki rated 7.6/10.

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.

Cast

Kati Outinen

Ilona

Kari Väänänen

Lauri

Elina Salo

Mrs. Sjöholm

Sakari Kuosmanen

Melartin

Markku Peltola

Lajunen

Matti Onnismaa

Forsström

Shelley Fisher

Pianist

Markus Allan

Orchestra Member

Pauli Granfelt

Orchestra Member

Kari Lindqvist

Orchestra Member

Pentti Mutikainen

Orchestra Member

Tommi Parkkonen

Orchestra Member