
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Ilona

Lauri

Mrs. Sjöholm

Melartin

Lajunen

Forsström

Pianist
Orchestra Member
Orchestra Member
Orchestra Member
Orchestra Member
Orchestra Member
Orchestra Member
Waitress
Waitress
Old Couple
Old Couple
Kitchen Maid
Amir
Buyer of Dubrovnik
Buyer of Dubrovnik
Buyer of Dubrovnik
Foreman
Lauri's Sister

Restaurant Manager

Labour Official
Man at Nelia

Tax Official

Tax Official
Woman in Dressing Gown

Ugly Man

Ugly Man

Man at Olympia

Cleaning Woman

Repossession Man
Repossession Man
Real Estate Broker
Car Dealer

Bank Manager
Hairdresser

Carpenter
Carpenter

Gilder
First Customer

First Customer

Garbage Man
Garbage Man