Häivähdys paratiisista was released in the year 1998。Häivähdys paratiisista is also called as Illuminata, Kun esirippu sulkeutuu。

It's the start of the 20th century, and Tuccio, resident playwright of a theatre repertory company offers the owners of the company his new play, "Illuminata". They reject it, saying it's not finished, and intrigue starts that involves influential critic Bevalaqua, theatre star Celimene, young lead actors and other theatre residents.

Häivähdys paratiisista actors and actresses include Aida Turturro, Ben Gazzara, Beverly D'Angelo, David Cale, Donal McCann, Georgina Cates, John Turturro, Rufus Sewell, Susan Sarandon。