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Synopsis: Fourteen desperate men named Frank, band together to escape from a repressive section of Helsinki. An English-speaking non-Frank named Pekka joins the barroom conspirators, whose avoidance of last names, and any affect, help them outsmart overwhelming forces as they sneak through dark subway tunnels and alleys, hoping against despair to reach magical seaside Eira. The Calamari Unionists take advantage of unending night to venture their intrepid journey.
Genre: Comedy
Director(s): Aki Kaurismäki
Production: Villealfa Filmproduction Oy
 
IMDB:
7.2
Year:
1985
80 min
217 Views


OK, Frank.

I can't walk any longer.

OK, Frank.

I'm thirsty, Frank.

Two ice waters.

Sit down, please.

What do you want?

Leave everything

and come with me.

I've got a good job

and a flat here.

What can you offer?

I'll build a house

by the sea -

on the other side

of the city.

Then I'll go into business -

and build a career.

I can even think

about having kids.

They don't mean a thing.

When will all this happen?

As soon as you tell me

the way to Eira.

That kind of trip costs money.

Money's not a problem

- so far.

I'll let you know after

a couple of days.

I can't wait that long.

Sweet dreams, Frank.

Let's take a taxi.

- You got any money?

No. You?

- No.

Let's take a taxi.

- Right!

Take us to Eira.

This time of night?

That's too far...

Somewhere where we

can get a drink, then.

All the bars are closed already.

Try to think of something.

What are you doing, Frank?

I wanted to die.

I was lost...

you'd left me here.

I didn't know where to go.

You'd left me.

Why did you come back?

Go away, I want to die.

- No. Come with us.

OK.

Pity you didn't get

run over, Frank.

Why?

Don't you like me?

'Cause you're so

f***ing stupid, Frank.

That was a bit too much.

I've been... thinking.

Thinking? You?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Honestly!

You're OK.

We'd better go.

I could take you to

a guy I know.

Miss!

Yes? What'll it be?

Hi, Frank! - Hi.

A glass of ice water.

Ice water? - Ice water.

What are you doing here?

Just a moment.

Frank's here.

Hi Frank. We can sit here.

Hi, Frank!

- Back to work!

Lazybones. - Hi.

We got this joint now.

We're trying to get us

money for the trip.

I realised I'm much more clever

than these other Franks -

so I made them work.

We'll end up somewhere.

I'm not sure, though.

This is a sure thing.

How's business? - Bad.

Our only customer was so

drunk we couldn't serve him.

I understand.

Heard anything about Frank?

Not since yesterday. Why?

- Just a thought.

Frank!

Bring us water.

How are you, Frank?

- Sit down.

Thanks!

Nice to see you again, Frank.

How come?

Hi. - Hi.

These guys are going to Eira.

They've got no place to sleep.

- Did you say Eira?

Could they spend the night here?

- Sure, we got room.

It's OK.

Where are you going?

I told you.

Don't go.

We need a doorman.

Woman, can't you ever

understand?

Sh*t. He wasn't home.

I know you and your cars.

You can't fix anything.

Just wait. I'll fix you a ride

that'll make your navel quiver.

To Parliament.

Idiot.

We need some

street theatre now.

My mate's got cramps.

Would you bring me -

the first-aid kit from that car?

- Sure.

My mate died.

I need this car.

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Aki Kaurismäki

Aki Olavi Kaurismäki (Finnish: [ˈɑki ˈkɑurismæki] ( listen); born 4 April 1957) is a Finnish screenwriter and film director. He is described as Finland’s best-known film director. more…

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