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

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.

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