The Man Without a Past

The Man Without a Past

2002 · 97 min · FI · PG-13 · 7.4 (271 votes)
Dir. Aki Kaurismäki · Starring Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Annikki Tähti
DramaComedyRomance

Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.

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A gentle, existential comedy about rediscovering oneself. It's a quiet, character-driven journey through the simple joys and profound connections found in unexpected places, with a touch of wry humor and a lot of heart.

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