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A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
$10840
$0
81 min
1985-02-08
Released
Finnish
80
6.906
Frank
Frank
Frank
Frank
Frank Armoton
Man on Beach
Frank
Frank
Cabby
Frank
Frank
Frank
Frank
Frank
Pekka
Frank
Frank
Frank
Driver
Bank Clerk
Woman in Restaurant
Widow
Gangster
Subway Driver
Liisa
Passer-By
Secretary
Saastamoinen
Barber
Gangster
Woman in Movie Theater / Woman in Car
Tied Man
Woman in Movie Theater
Psychiatrist
Hotel Servant
Bartender
Hotel Receptionist
Member of Parliament
Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Cook (uncredited)
Hearse Driver (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Customer (uncredited)
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
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