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Still from Thru the Wire — Thru the Wire (1987) — Aki Kaurismäki, An NguyenPhotographed by Max Retik

Poster for Thru the Wire

Aki Kaurismäki, An Nguyen

Thru the Wire

Thru The Wire

Finland / English / 1987

Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The music video for 'Thru the Wire' by the Leningrad Cowboys.

Credits

Crew

DirectorAki Kaurismäki, An Nguyen

WriterAn Nguyen

CinematographerMax Retik

EditorMax Retik, An Nguyen

ProducerMax Retik, Hoa Pham

Cast

Thao Hienas fried_fish_ball

as bap_xao_saigon

Thu Giangas Friend

My Hanas Little sister

Cong Thanhas Little Sister's Boyfriend

Cong Thanhas Boy crossing the street

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for The Match Factory Girl

The Match Factory Girl1990

Both directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Or

Le Havre2011Both directed by Aki Kaurismäki
Shadows in Paradise1986Both directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Thru the Wire (1987) | Criteria