The Man Without a Past
Release Date: 2002-03-01
Runtime: 97 mins
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
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Runtime
97 minutes
Release Date
2002-03-01
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$921
Production Companies
Sputnik, YLE, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, ZDF/Arte, Network Movie, ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+, CNC, Bavaria Film,
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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"Probably not since Wendy Hiller in "Major Barbara" (1941) has the Salvation Army featured so prominently in a drama. That's lucky as a visitor (Markku Peltola) to Helsinki arrives and is promptly beaten to near death by three hoodlums. He manages to stumble to the railway station and next thing the machine in the hospital says he is dead. Well, he's not that easy to kill and next thing he is wandering about, bandaged and with a different pair of shoes trying to find a place to stay. He has no memory of anything, just a load of broken bones and bruises. He has no money either, and finds himself in the vicious circle of no ID, no help. That's where "Irma" (Kati Outinen) comes in. She works for the aforementioned charity and takes pity on his plight. She manages to get him some clothes and finding, thanks to security guard "Anttila" (Sakari Kuosmanen,) what looks like a converted storage container to live in, he begins to rebuild his life in a gritty and unforgiving city. His relationship with "Irma" strengthens and maybe he has turned a corner? An incident that brings him to the attention of the cops delivers him an unexpected degree of closure for his past life, but will it help? Peltola is on good form here and his characterisation of the man lost in a strange world, but not bamboozled by it, is strong and quite engaging - especially when the hint of gentle romance creeps in with the equally robust character of 'Irma" who has seen a great deal in her charitable role. I probably shouldn't have, but I did rather like the denouement. It offers us a bit of hope and a bit of retribution and there's some very dark comedy along the way."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the The Man Without a Past ?
The movie is approximately 97 minutes long.
What is the The Man Without a Past's release date?
2002-03-01 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the The Man Without a Past?
The movie belongs to the Comedy Drama Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the The Man Without a Past?
The lead actors include Markku Peltola , Kati Outinen , and Juhani Niemelä , among others.
Who directed The Man Without a Past?
The movie was directed by Nadja Delcos
What is the The Man Without a Past's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did The Man Without a Past movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $921 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the The Man Without a Past movie?
Major production companies include Sputnik YLE Pyramide Productions Pandora Film ZDF/Arte Network Movie ARTE France Cinéma Canal+ CNC Bavaria Film .
