The Match Factory Girl

The Match Factory Girl (1990) is a drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki rated 7.4/10.

Iris 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.

Cast

Kati Outinen

Iris Rukka

Elina Salo

Mother

Esko Nikkari

Stepfather

Vesa Vierikko

Aarne

Reijo Taipale

Singer

Silu Seppälä

Brother

Outi Mäenpää

Co-Worker

Marja Packalén

Doctor

Richard Reitinger

Man in Bar

Helka Viljanen

Clerk

Kurt Siilas

Police Officer

Ismo Keinänen

Police Officer