Drifting Clouds (1996)
NR 1h 37m 6.5/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast: Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, Sakari Kuosmanen, Markku Peltola
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
Wrongful imprisonment
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted)
Where to Watch
Streaming
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