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IMDb rating 7.6
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 8

Peltola, in his first leading role, is wonderful as a man wiped clean of all personality baggage and responsibilities.

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Critic Jesper Vestergaard
rated 8

Det flyder med underfundigheder og filmens humor er på en gang skarp og snigende.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Pertti Sveholm
As Police Detective
Antti Reini
As Electrician
Kati Outinen
As Irma
Sulevi Peltola
As Unemployment Office Manager
Olavi Tuomi
As Chief Bureaucrat

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What is The Man Without a Past about? Toggle content

A man arrives in Helsinki, Finland, with no memory of his past. He starts his life from scratch, living in a shipping container and befriending his poor neighbors. As he tries to rebuild his life, he discovers a new sense of purpose and belonging. Along the way, he falls in love with a Salvation Army volunteer and learns to appreciate the simple joys of life. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains optimistic and determined to make the most of his second chance. With a mix of humor and poignancy, this film explores themes of identity, community, and the power of human connection.

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The Man Without a Past is currently unavailable to stream in USA on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to The Man Without a Past? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Man Without a Past include Where the Heart Is, Life Is Beautiful, Sideways, No Reservations, Stranger Than Fiction, Crossroads.

When was The Man Without a Past released in theaters? Toggle content

The Man Without a Past was released in theaters on April 4, 2003.