Lights in the Dusk

Lights in the Dusk Finnish Laitakaupungin valot is a 2006 Finnish comedydrama film starring Janne Hyytiinen, Ilkka Koivula, and Maria Jrvenhelmi. Directed and written by Aki Kaurismki, the film was presented at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. It is the last installment in Kaurismkis Finland trilogy after Drifting Clouds 1996 and The Man Without a Past 2002.

Koistinen Janne Hyytiinen is a lonely nightwatchman tasked with guarding a shopping mall. He attempts to socialize, but is treated coldly by his manager and subjected to mocking by his colleagues. While he is drinking alone in a bar, he catches the eye of some criminals headed by Lindholm Ilkka Koivula who learn of his occupation. Koistinens only human contact is the grill vendor Aila Maria Heiskanen to whom he outlines his plans of starting his own company.While at work, Koistinen notices a dog left outside a pub without water. While he is taking a break, Mirja Maria Jrvenhelmi approaches him, saying he seems lonely. They agree to go on a date together. Returning from his break, Koistinen meets a young boy in front of the pub and asks if he knows the owners of the dog. Despite the boys warning, Koistinen confronts the owners in the pub and is beaten offcamera. ........

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