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The Man Without a Past

PG-1320021h 37mAki Kaurismäki
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 84

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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.

DramaRomance
Helsinki, FinlandAmnesiaTrailer ParkFarcical

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Without a Past (2002) about?

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.

Who stars in The Man Without a Past?

The Man Without a Past stars Markku Peltola (M), Kati Outinen (Irma), Juhani Niemelä (Nieminen), Kaija Pakarinen (Kaisa Nieminen), Sakari Kuosmanen (Anttila). The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

How long is The Man Without a Past?

The Man Without a Past has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Man Without a Past worth watching?

The Man Without a Past holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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