Lights in the Dusk (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Lights in the Dusk is a drama and crime film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Koistinen is a sad sack, a man without affect or friends. He's a night-watchman in Helsinki with ideas of starting his own business, but nothing to go with those intentions. He sometimes talks a bit with a woman who runs a snack trailer near his work. Out of the blue, a young sophisticated blonde woman attaches herself to Koistinen. He thinks of her as his girlfriend, he takes her on her rounds.
Who’s in it. Lights in the Dusk stars Janne Hyytiäinen as Koistinen, Maria Järvenhelmi as Mirja, Maria Heiskanen as Aila and Ilkka Koivula as Lindholm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lights in the Dusk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lights in the Dusk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lights in the Dusk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lights in the Dusk (2006)?
- In GB, Lights in the Dusk is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lights in the Dusk worth watching?
- Lights in the Dusk holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lights in the Dusk?
- Lights in the Dusk stars Janne Hyytiäinen, Maria Järvenhelmi, Maria Heiskanen, Ilkka Koivula and Sergei Doudko.
- When was Lights in the Dusk released?
- Lights in the Dusk was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.