The Man Without a Past [2002 film]

by Aki Kaurismäki (Director)

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After a man is beaten and declared dead, he suddenly sits up and walks out of the hospital on his own. Determined to start his life over in a new town and unable to remember his name or anything about his past, he becomes involved with a mother and her sons. Everything seems good until his past comes back to haunt him.

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Cannes 2002 Best Actress, Grand Prix. Comedy Finnish stye - deadpan. This film wakes you up. PG 13. Hilarious and wonderful characters. Salvation Army and dog, Hannibal.
Dolce, triste, malinconico, possibilista, tragico, favola, impossibile, incredibile, realistico, miracoloso (ma a Helsinky), tenero, l'altra faccia di Paassilinna.

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Canonical title
The Man Without a Past [2002 film]
Original title
Mies vailla menneisyyttä
Original publication date
2002-03-01
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The Man Without a Past (2002 | IMDb)

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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1997.2Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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