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1990 · 69 min · NR

The Match Factory Girl

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki · Drama

The Match Factory Girl (1990) is a Drama film, directed by Aki Kaurismäki set in Helsinki during the 1990s. It runs 69 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of isolation and revenge run throughout.

Cinematography
Timo Salminen
Cast
Kati OutinenElina SaloEsko NikkariVesa VierikkoReijo TaipaleSilu SeppäläOuti MäenpääMarja Packalén

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Helsinki
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationRevenge
Tone
BleakDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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