06 May 1999
Following
Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.
The Liar
Talkative, hyperactive young drifter Ville Alfa goes around Helsinki, basically trying to borrow money from friends and strangers by means of an incessant delivery of quirky and snappy quasi-intellectual lines and fabricated excuses.
Top Billed Cast
Pirkko Hämäläinen Tuula
Juuso Hirvikangas Juuso
Matti Pellonpää Fan of Chandler
Lars Lindberg Harri
Eija Vilpas Woman at Bar Counter
Markku Peltola Ball thrower in Mermaid Hall
Mikko Kivinen Sturdy Ball Thrower in Mermaid Hall
Esa Sirkkunen Olli
Jukka Järvelä Man at Bar Counter
Marja Heiskanen Kiosk Vendor
Taina Nyström Girl in Pavement Cafe
Juhani Tommola Doorman
Reino Markkanen Paula Kaurismäki Tapio Saariaho Virve Larimo Jukka Anttila Tinnu Suninen Kalevi Kannisto Anne-Mari Salo
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