Drifting Clouds (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, Drifting Clouds is a drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Tram driver Lauri looses his job. Shortly later, the restaurant where his wife Ilona works as a headwaitress is closed. Too proud, to receive money from the social welfare system, they hardly try to find new jobs. But they are completely unlucky and clumsy, one disaster is followed by the next. Finally, their courage, confidence, and their unbreakable love triumph over the fate.
Who’s in it. Drifting Clouds stars Kati Outinen as Ilona, Kari Väänänen as Lauri, Elina Salo as Mrs. Sjöholm and Sakari Kuosmanen as Melartin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Drifting Clouds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drifting Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drifting Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drifting Clouds (1996)?
- In US, Drifting Clouds is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drifting Clouds worth watching?
- Drifting Clouds holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drifting Clouds?
- Drifting Clouds stars Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, Sakari Kuosmanen and Markku Peltola.
- When was Drifting Clouds released?
- Drifting Clouds was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.