# The Man Without a Past (2002)

> After losing his memory in Helsinki, an unnamed outsider discovers that a new identity can be built through work, solidarity, and quiet love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3789

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Aki Kaurismäki
- Cast: Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Annikki Tähti, Anneli Sauli, Elina Salo
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311519/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: deadpan, witty, melancholic, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and resilience in the face of amnesia and loneliness.

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