The Man Without a Past

1h 37m · 2002 · Directed by Aki Kaurismäki · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Man Without a Past (2002) runs 1h 37m, directed by Aki Kaurismäki. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.

Genres: Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.