# Drifting Clouds (1996)

> A resilient Finnish couple confronts unemployment and cascading bad luck with dry humor, stubborn dignity, and quiet love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3988

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Aki Kaurismäki
- Cast: Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, Sakari Kuosmanen, Markku Peltola, Matti Onnismaa, Shelley Fisher, Markus Allan
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116752/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: deadpan, melancholic, witty, quiet evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A couple's struggle for dignity in the face of relentless misfortune leads to unexpected humor and resilience.

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