Drifting Clouds
1996, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Kati OutinenIlona
- Kari VäänänenLauri
- Elina SaloMrs. Sjöholm
- Sakari KuosmanenMelartin
- Markku PeltolaLajunen
- Matti OnnismaaForsström
- Shelley FisherPianist
- Markus AllanOrchestra Member
- Pauli GranfeltOrchestra Member
- Kari LindqvistOrchestra Member
- Pentti MutikainenOrchestra Member
- Tommi ParkkonenOrchestra Member
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1996
- Original title
- Kauas pilvet karkaavat
- Country
- Finland, France, Germany
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
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Drifting Clouds: quick answers
Is Drifting Clouds worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Drifting Clouds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drifting Clouds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Drifting Clouds suitable for kids?
Drifting Clouds is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Drifting Clouds?
If you liked Drifting Clouds, try Shadows in Paradise, Le Havre, Lights in the Dusk.
Who directed Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds (1996) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo.