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What it's about
The movie tells the story of Taisto Kasurinen, a finnish coal miner whose father has just committed suicide and who is framed for a crime he did not commit. In jail, he starts to dream about leaving the country and starting a new life. He escapes from prison but things don't go as planned...
Cast and crew
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writer
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Starring
- Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää
Details
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1990
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
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- Ariel is available with a subscription in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
- Can I stream Ariel or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
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- We have not confirmed a free option for Ariel in the United States.
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