The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
as Ilona
as Lauri
as Mrs. Sjöholm
as Melartin
as Lajunen
as Forsström
as Pianist
as Orchestra Member
as Orchestra Member
as Orchestra Member
as Orchestra Member
as Orchestra Member
as Orchestra Member
as Waitress
as Waitress
as Old Couple
as Old Couple
as Kitchen Maid
as Amir
as Buyer of Dubrovnik
as Buyer of Dubrovnik
as Buyer of Dubrovnik
as Foreman
as Lauri's Sister
as Restaurant Manager
as Labour Official
as Man at Nelia
as Tax Official
as Tax Official
as Woman in Dressing Gown
as Ugly Man
as Ugly Man
as Man at Olympia
as Cleaning Woman
as Repossession Man
as Repossession Man
as Real Estate Broker
as Car Dealer
as Bank Manager
as Hairdresser
as Carpenter
as Carpenter
as Gilder
as First Customer
as First Customer
as Garbage Man
as Garbage Man
