Lights in the Dusk(2006)
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Lights in the Dusk Synopsis
Outcast by his co-workers and living alone, Koistinen is a security guard who works the night shift in a luxury shopping mall in Helsinki. But when icy blonde Mirja approaches him, the lonely Koistinen falls helplessly for her, unaware she is manipulating him for her criminal boyfriend.
Lights in the Dusk (2006) is a drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on February 3, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Janne Hyytiäinen, Maria Järvenhelmi, Maria Heiskanen and Ilkka Koivula. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Composer:
- Melrose
- Production:
- Sputnik, YLE, Pandora Film, Pyramide Productions, BiM Distribuzione, C More Entertainment, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF, ARTE
- Budget:
- $1,380,000
- Revenue:
- $1,615,018
- Status:
- Released
Lights in the Dusk (2006) Trailer
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Lights in the Dusk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janne Hyytiäinen
as Koistinen
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Mirja
Maria Heiskanen
as Aila
Ilkka Koivula
as Lindholm
- Sergei Doudko
Sergei Doudko
as Russian
- Andrei Gennadiev
Andrei Gennadiev
as Russian
- Artūras Pozdniakovas
Artūras Pozdniakovas
as Russian
Matti Onnismaa
as Shift Boss
Sulevi Peltola
as Supervisor
Antti Reini
as Security Guard
- Neka Haapanen
Neka Haapanen
as Security Guard
Santtu Karvonen
as Security Guard
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki, produced by Aki Kaurismäki.
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Lights in the Dusk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 169 ratings.
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Lights in the Dusk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lights in the Dusk online?
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Lights in the Dusk (2006) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lights in the Dusk?
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The main cast of Lights in the Dusk (2006) includes Janne Hyytiäinen, Maria Järvenhelmi, Maria Heiskanen, Ilkka Koivula and Sergei Doudko. The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lights in the Dusk released?
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Lights in the Dusk was released on February 3, 2006 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Lights in the Dusk worth watching?
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Lights in the Dusk (2006) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lights in the Dusk?
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Yes. The official Lights in the Dusk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.