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.
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
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TrailerThe Match Factory Girl Trailer
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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
Klaus Heydemann
Worker
Erkki Friman
Accordionist
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