When a laborer (Markku Peltola) arrives in Helsinki in search of a job,he gets a brutal surprise beating in a local park by a group of thugs instead. He miraculously survives, but amnesia prevents him from remembering anything, including his name. Soon, a Salvation Armyworker develops a shy interest in him, and a sweet, natural romance begins between the two. But just as the man's life begins to make sense again, his past suddenly returns to haunt him.

• 1 hr 38 min
• Directed by

  Aki Kaurismaki
• Written by Aki Kaurismaki

• Starring

  Markku Peltola

  ,

  Kati Outinen

  ,

  Juhani Niemela

  ,

  Kaija Pakarinen

  ,

  Sakari Kuosmanen

  ,

  Annikki Tahti

  ,

  Anneli Sauli

  ,

  Elina Salo

  ,

  Outi Maenpaa

  ,

  Esko Nikkari