The Match Factory Girl
Also known as Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö, Match Factory Girl
1990 film by Aki Kaurismäki
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7.4Iris 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.
Released: 1990-01-1269 minDir: Aki KaurismäkiDramaBudget: $83,038
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Cast
- Kati Outinen as Iris Rukka
- Elina Salo as Mother
- Esko Nikkari as Stepfather
- Vesa Vierikko as Aarne
- Reijo Taipale as Singer
- Silu Seppälä as Brother
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1990 comedy-drama films1990 films1990 independent films1990s Finnish films1990s Finnish-language films1990 Swedish filmsFilms directed by Aki KaurismäkiFinnish comedy-drama filmsRotten Tomatoes ID different from WikidataSwedish comedy-drama filmsSwedish Film Database film ID same as WikidataTemplate film date with 1 release date