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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes302
DirectorAki Kaurismäki
WritersAki Kaurismäki
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Match Factory Girl
About The Match Factory Girl
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, The Match Factory Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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