The Match Factory Girl
1990 · 69 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 12,631 VOTES · DIR. Aki Kaurismäki
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 154 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:00 "Most likely they have died of cold and hunger -
00:06:55 The attack by the People's Army into Tiananmen Square -
00:07:20 has ended in a massacre.
00:07:41 but, trapped, one tank got to feel the people's wrath.
00:08:22 Somewhere beyond the ocean There is a land
00:09:18 And only in my dreams alone I can see that blessed turf
00:10:54 But no, unlike the birds I'm a prisoner of this earth
00:14:43 After the Scandinavian tour, the only West European -
00:15:13 Today in central Beijing, troops fired wildly at civilians.
00:18:56 A shower. -Eight marks.
00:23:25 And you support them.
00:27:49 The other guys think you're Not what a girl should be
00:28:23 I'm always dreaming Of your kiss
00:29:45 I'll pick you up tomorrow at eight. Give me the address.
00:33:16 Better run off now.
00:37:19 My pregnancy test was positive, so we are having a baby.
00:37:52 although it's far too early yet, as it's not due until March.
00:38:30 Promise to answer me when you've thought about it.
00:42:22 We both hope you'll find yourself another home.
00:48:04 Good.
00:59:12 Come to eat.
01:01:48 The flower of love Won't be shining now
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed154
Dialogue density2.2 lines / min
First line00:00:00
Final line01:01:48
Production Record
DirectorAki Kaurismäki
LanguageFI
Budget$83,038
IMDb votes12,631