1944
“The first casualty of war is truth”
2015•1h 40m•6.9•Released
WarDrama
The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
Director
Elmo Nüganen
Writer
Leo Kunnas
Budget
$2M
Languages
German, Estonian, Russian
Studio
MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Cast
Kaspar Velberg
Karl Tammik
Kristjan Üksküla
Jüri Jõgi
Maiken Pius
Aino Tammik
Gert Raudsep
Ants Saareste
Hendrik Toompere Jr.
Kristjan Põder
Karl-Andreas Kalmet
Vladimir Kamenski
Henrik Kalmet
Voldemar Piir
Pääru Oja
Medic Elmar Säinas
Priit Strandberg
Lembit Raadik
Priit Pius
Brother Käär
Märt Pius
Brother Käär
Kristo Viiding
Leonhard Talu
Jaak Prints
Driver Richard Pastak
Magnús Mariuson
Danish Carl
Mait Malmsten
Government Figure
Production
Company
MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Company
Taska Film
Producer
Kristian Taska
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