Calamari Union

Feb 8 1985 Not Rated 1h 21m
Comedy

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Aki Kaurismäki

Directed by

Aki Kaurismäki

Cast

Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula

Crew

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Production Countries

Finland

Production Companies

Villealfa Filmproductions

Languages

English, suomi

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
4,208
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA