The Liar
Trailer: The Liar
Year: 1981
Studio: Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Cast: Aki Kaurismäki, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Juuso Hirvikangas, Matti Pellonpää, Lars Lindberg, Mikko Mattila
Crew: Kay Gauditz (Cinematography), Aki Kaurismäki (Writer), Toni Sulzbeck (Cinematography), Pauli Pentti (Writer), Mika Kaurismäki (Director), Veikko Partanen (Sound Mixer)
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