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An exodus to a better life in Eira. A group of med - all but one - called Frank, seek refuge from their boring lives in an oasis on the other side of the city, having to overcome obstacles o... Read allAn exodus to a better life in Eira. A group of med - all but one - called Frank, seek refuge from their boring lives in an oasis on the other side of the city, having to overcome obstacles on their way.An exodus to a better life in Eira. A group of med - all but one - called Frank, seek refuge from their boring lives in an oasis on the other side of the city, having to overcome obstacles on their way.

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6.9/10

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Trivia
The first movie ever to include scenes in the Helsinki underground, opened in 1982.

Goofs
The Director is seen in reflection of Frank's (Sakke Järvenpää) sunglasses in "My friend got sick, can you help us" scene.

Quotes
Frank: [Frank stops a hearse] My mate died. I need this car.
Ruumisauton kuljettaja: OK.

Crazy credits
The film has virtually no credits at all. There are no opening credits, and in the end, only the text "Loppu" and the production company's name are seen.

Alternate versions
All the scenes are intact, but the title card and opening credits are missing from the 2013 (1.85:1) HD master, which is featured in the Finnish streaming service Yle Areena and subsequent Finnish/international television, DVD and Blu-ray releases. The credits originally appear during the early scenes where the "Frank's" initially leave, walk out and past the Kallio Church (followed by a wider shot of the city of Helsinki) and enter the underground metro station. All credits are intact in the older, pre-2013 television airings and home video releases.

Connections
Featured in Keskiyön auringon kuvat (1987)

Soundtracks
Alkutekstimusiikki
Composed by Aki Kaurismäki
Arranged by Mikko Mattila and Jone Takamäki
Performed by Casablanca Vox and Jone Takamäki
Saxophone: Jone Takamäki
Drums: Kaleva Raittinen

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Featured review

9/10

Beautiful satire

Following up a successful first movie can be a difficult struggle; Kaurismäki deflected it after "Crime And Punishment" by quickly doing this one, completely different and very funny. We're treated to a number of Finnish derelicts and lower-class guys in a poor suburb of Helsinki, as they decide to mount an expedition to reach the Mayfair of the city (just get there, that is). You'll immediately notice that they talk of this as if there lay a strange and superhuman challenge in just reaching the place. As their trials begin, we realize that maybe Helsinki _is_ a really dangerous city.

The film is full of scenes of weird comedy and pinpoint satire, and as an extra accent every one of the men is called Frank, except one. The film really rocks, and you'll keep wondering what happens next.