Ariel
"Ariel" is a 1988 Finnish film directed by Aki Kaurismäki. The movie centers around the character of Taisto, a coal miner who becomes involved in smuggling to make a better life for himself. Set against the backdrop of the Finnish countryside, the film explores themes of poverty, resilience, and hope.
Turo Pajala
Taisto Kasurinen
Susanna Haavisto
Irmeli Pihlaja
Matti Pellonpää
Mikkonen
Eetu Hilkamo
Riku
Erkki Pajala
Miner
Matti Jaaranen
Mugger
Hannu Viholainen
Accomplice
Jorma Markkula
Tallyman
Tarja Keinänen
Woman in Harbour
Eino Kuusela
Man on Beach
Kauko Laalo
Night Hostel Manager
Jyrki Olsonen
Man in Night Hostel
Esko Nikkari
Car Dealer
Marja Packalén
Judge
Mikko Remes
Prison Doctor
Tomi Salmela
Guard
Reijo Marin
Guard
Heikki Salomaa
Guard
Veikko Uusimäki
Mayor
Esko Salminen
Crook
Hannu Kivisalo
Doorman
Pekka Wilen
Skipper
Heikki Anttila
Man in Harbour (uncredited)
Pentti Auer
Skipper (voice) (uncredited)
Timo Harakka
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
Kari Helaseppä
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
Juuso Hirvikangas
Man in Harbour (uncredited)
Hanna Jokinen
Woman in Courtroom (uncredited)
Sakari Kuosmanen
Doorman (voice) (uncredited)
Sami Lanki
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
Jouko Lumme
Cook (uncredited)
Mikko Lyytikäinen
Court Member (uncredited)
Timo Markko
Prisoner (uncredited)
Merja Pulkkinen
Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
Markku Rantala
Man in Tunnel (uncredited)
Sirkka Rautiainen
Woman Watching TV (uncredited)
Jaakko Talaskivi
Cook (uncredited)
Timo Toikka
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
