Jüri Järvet
Biography: Jüri Järvet (June 18, 1919 – July 5, 1995) was an Estonian actor. His name sometimes appears as Yuri Yevgenyevich Yarvet, an incorrect back-transliteration from the Russian transliteration Юри Евгеньевич Ярвет. His birthname was Georgi Kuznetsov, and he took the Estonian form in 1938. Järvet is best known in the West for the role of Dr. Snaut in Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris, but he played in numerous other films both in Russian and his native Estonian. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1975, and the USSR State Prize in 1981. Järvet played the title role in a powerful version of King Lear (1971) filmed on bleak landscapes in his native Estonia by Russian director Grigori Kozintsev and released in 1970. Kozintsev shared the screenwriting credit with Boris Pasternak; the score was by Dmitri Shostakovich. His son Jüri Järvet Jr. has also acted in several movies, including All My Lenins and Khrustalyov, My Car!.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 18, 1919
Deathday: July 05, 1995
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Solaris
1972-03-20
Solaris
Overview: A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Mystery
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1972-03-20
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King Lear
1970-12-15
King Lear
Overview: King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1970-12-15
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The Secret of Queen Anna or Musketeers 30 Years Later
1993-06-06
The Secret of Queen Anna or Musketeers 30 Years Later
Overview: The 3rd part of the famous trilogy by Alexandre Dumas about d'Artagnan and his 3 friends Athos, Porthos and Aramis.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1993-06-06
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Marraskuun harmaa valo
1993-04-23
Marraskuun harmaa valo
Overview: Kari Syysmäki, a Finnish Businessman is on a vacation with his wife in Tallinn. When his wife is away a young man enters their hotel room with a gun. He tells to the businessman that he has just tried to rob a bank, but accidentally shot one of the clerks. Now he's hiding from the cops. But when the bank robber forgets his gun on the table, Syysmäki grabs it and shoots him in the back. After that Syysmäki refuses to travel back to Finland with his wife. He stays in Tallinn and soon he's about to face both the cops and the mob of Estonia.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1993-04-23
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City Unplugged
1993-06-06
City Unplugged
Overview: In August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold plan to hijack the gold after shutting down the capital's power at midnight
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1993-06-06
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Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
1979-08-27
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
Overview: The police get a call-out to a lonely hotel in the Alps. When an officer gets to the hotel everything seems to be alright. Suddenly, an avalanche cuts them off from the rest of the world and strange things start happening.
Genres: Crime Drama Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1979-08-27
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The Visitor
1979-01-01
The Visitor
Overview: Seven times seven Deaths come to earth to fulfill their mission - to take with them the souls of the people assigned to them. One of the novice Deaths is unable to complete the task, because he becomes more and more human after each person he meets.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Windy Beach
1971-01-03
Windy Beach
Overview: The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1971-01-03
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The Adventurer
1983-05-14
The Adventurer
Overview: Toomas Nipernaadi is seen roaming the rural landscape, going from village to village looking for the woman of his dreams. He wears a bedraggled white suit but generously pays for any lodging he needs or in one case, even buys a farm. Nipernaadi has a way with words and enchants those he meets with his wild stories about himself. Women find him appealing and the men are entertained as he moves from one locale to the next.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1983-05-14
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Postmark from Vienna
1968-01-10
Postmark from Vienna
Overview: A comedy about two friends who made a bet over a rare postmark.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1968-01-10
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Summer
1976-05-10
Summer
Overview: In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1976-05-10
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The Dead Season
1968-12-20
The Dead Season
Overview: Soviet spy Ladeynikov learns that in one of the pharmaceutical centers in a small resort town works a former German war criminal Dr. Hass, who is finishing the creation of a deadly chemical gas RH development of which he began during WW2 experimenting on war prisoners. Since Ladeynikov doesn't know Dr. Hass's appearance, Soviet intelligence recruits an actor, Ivan Savushkin, who during the war escaped from a prison camp where Hass was testing his gas. Together they must identify and stop him before he finishes and unleashes his weapon of mass destruction.
Genres: War Thriller
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1968-12-20
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Under the Same Roof
1963-01-28
Under the Same Roof
Overview: Mari has successfully led a collective farm in 1950s and fulfilled all tasks given from the authorities. Nonetheless, things in the collective farm become progressively worse. The Committee of the Communist Party sends its representative Peeter who learns that Mari acts as a tyrant for the local people. She has to resign during the elections of the new manager. Being without authority has a damaging effect on her so she starts to regain her position with the help of her old stalinist tricks.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1963-01-28
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Philipp Traum
1989-06-06
Philipp Traum
Overview: A story based on "The Mysterious Stranger" novel by Mark Twain.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1989-06-06
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Время вашей жизни
1992-05-24
Время вашей жизни
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1992-05-24
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The Last Relic
1970-03-23
The Last Relic
Overview: A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game. The movie is still the best achievement of the Estonian cinema. Based on a novel.
Genres: Adventure History Romance
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1970-03-23
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Candles in the Dark
1993-12-03
Candles in the Dark
Overview: Candles in the Dark is the story of a girl who comes to visit her father's homeland, the Soviet Republic of Estonia. After she arrives, she finds that her father is part of the dissident anti-soviet underground. She soon find her self engulfed in the struggle with her father and a lot of new friends, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-03
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Legends of Tallinn
1995-09-08
Legends of Tallinn
Overview: Tallinn is known for its medieval old town. However, not only the old houses and streets have been preserved, we have also come down to ancient legends related to these places. The film is about the Oleviste Church and the mysterious craftsman who built one of the world's tallest towers for this church at one time.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1995-09-08
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The New Devil of Hellsbottom
1964-06-15
The New Devil of Hellsbottom
Overview: The way Saint Peter explains it to the Devil who's knocking on Heaven's door to collect his share of souls: there will be no more souls, as God has come to doubt if humans are really meant to achieve salvation. If they aren't then how can they be punished posthumous and sent to Hell? There's only one way to make sure if sinning is the human nature, or is it that they simply don't want to better themselves - Devil himself must go down to Earth, in human form, and if he can achieve salvation then so can a human being... Based on A. H. Tammsaare's classic novel of the same name.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1964-06-15
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Actor Joller
1960-08-28
Actor Joller
Overview: Toomas Joller has been an actor for twenty years. Joller is popular and has been awarded the honorary title of People's Artist. But Joller's star is gradually fading. He becomes egoistic and self-centered, his performances remain superficial. An actor's internal combustion requires hot water, which Joller uses in abundance together with his friend, the comedy actor Ruts.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1960-08-28
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Vernanda
1988-01-01
Vernanda
Overview: Roman Baskin's debut as a film director is an allegorical story of a man (Sulev Luik) who happens to step out of a train in a small town named Vernanda. He buys some bread only to discover that it has got a bomb inside and "souvenirs" of this kind are the town's trademark. While the man wants desperately to get rid of the bomb the townsfolk is not amused by such rude behaviour.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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The Milkman of Mäeküla
1965-07-10
The Milkman of Mäeküla
Overview: A baron gives a poor peasant a well-paid job of a milkman but for reward he has to accept his beloved girl going to the mansion from time to time. Does the wealth outweigh the honor and conscience?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1965-07-10
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He Will Receive
1992-08-01
He Will Receive
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Genres: Action Mystery Crime
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1992-08-01
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Dangerous Games
1974-08-22
Dangerous Games
Overview: The capital of Estonia is occupied by Germans. Three local boys plan to blow up the cinema where the German soldiers often spend time at. However, their plans will change when they accidentally meet a mysterious stranger. A complicated and dangerous game begins where the rules are not set by the schoolkids.
Genres: Adventure Drama War
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1974-08-22
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Madness
1969-02-17
Madness
Overview: Before the end of the Second World War, a special commando marches into a mental hospital located in a beautiful manor house to eliminate the patients. But the Gestapo has received an anonymous letter saying that an enemy agent is hiding among the madmen. Officer Windisch is tasked with finding a simulant among several hundred mental patients in a matter of days.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1969-02-17
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The Accident
1975-09-04
The Accident
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Genres: Mystery Crime TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1975-09-04
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The Watchmaker and the Chicken
1989-06-12
The Watchmaker and the Chicken
Overview: In 1913, chance brings together a young high school teacher Yurkevich, his first love Lida, a wealthy landowner Lundyshev and a German watchmaker Karfunkel at a small railway station. Seven years later, in the early twenties, and then another seven years later, the heroes meet here again. Their destinies are different, the country changes, their lives change...
Genres: TV Movie Drama History
Original Language: uk
Release Date: 1989-06-12
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A Fairy Tale Told at Night
1981-08-30
A Fairy Tale Told at Night
Overview: A story based on the tales "The Marble Heart" and "The Spessart Inn" by Wilhelm Hauff.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1981-08-30
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Tear of the Prince of Darkness
1993-03-06
Tear of the Prince of Darkness
Overview: Tallinn, Estonia, days before outbreak of World War II. Hotel detective and Polish writer team up to find Tear of the Prince of Darkness, a legendary ring which can bring Satan’s rule over the world.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1993-03-06
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Spring in the Forest
1974-02-11
Spring in the Forest
Overview: Based on the novel “Ukuaru” by Veera Saar, a story about Minna, a young woman who has to make choices in the name of her true love, home, and the continuation of life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1974-02-11
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Daisy Petal Game
1978-09-11
Daisy Petal Game
Overview: A three episode film consisting of three short films: "Promenade", "Poacher" and "Tattoo". The action of the films takes place in the 1930s in Estonia.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1978-09-11
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The Committee of 19
1972-04-17
The Committee of 19
Overview: UN's The Committee of 19 sends six scientists to investigate a biological outbreak in Africa.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1972-04-17
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Lurich
1984-08-20
Lurich
Overview: Georg Lurich was a world-famous Estonian professional wrestler in the early 1900-s who became a legend already in his lifetime. He was called not only the world's best technique-wrestler but he was also a sports-philosopher, health and temperance activist, an efficient sports manager, a talent in acting, writing and chess, a "world's citizen" who spoke more than ten languages and an athlete with enormous popularity. At least 14 wrestling clubs in Europe and USA carried his name. This film is an unpretentious attempt to recall that unique man, the first world-famous Estonian.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1984-08-20
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Peace Street
1991-12-12
Peace Street
Overview: On Christmas Eve, the residents of Peace Street discover that there are military guards in front of their houses. Soon they have to start showing their passports when entering their homes. The residents are told by the authorities that in order to keep the peace they have to be ready to co-operate. It is an order and people stick to it. It is heard that the foreign troops will leave when the snow will be gone - so it won't be long until the everyday life will be normal again. When spring arrives, not only the snow disappears but also lots of residents. Those who stay will look forward to the Midsummer Day.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1991-12-12
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Traces
1964-01-13
Traces
Overview: Heino Raagen and his war comrades begin a new battle while arriving at their home village - establishing a collective farm. The sufferings and fears of the war have exhausted people; nevertheless, they still stick together and protect their close ones. Heino's girlfriend Valve hides the plans of her brother Robert hiding in the forest from him; as a result, their relationship will fall apart. Life goes on, but disappointment and anger will take their toll even when years have gone by.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1964-01-13
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Forest Captain
1972-02-16
Forest Captain
Overview: Sailing to South America, the sailing ship "Fortuna" gets stuck in a calm in the middle of the Atlantic. Heat and thirst drive the team crazy, knives are already flashing and the wind is being conjured in the darkness of the night. Captain Kihnu Jõnn has to tame desperate men and trade with heavenly forces in order to bring the ship's crew to the destination port, who want to leave him there.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1972-02-16
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Гибель 31 отдела
1981-06-13
Гибель 31 отдела
Overview: Police officer Jensen orders the evacuation of a leading media group's office building after a bomb threat is made. There won't be any explosion, however, the media group sustains big losses because of the work stoppage and the management requires investigation of the case. Officer Jensen identifies six suspects, then finds out that he is being followed himself, especially when he gets involved in the obscure activities of the mysterious 31st department.
Genres: Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1981-06-13
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Гибель 31 отдела
1981-06-13
Гибель 31 отдела
Overview: Police officer Jensen orders the evacuation of a leading media group's office building after a bomb threat is made. There won't be any explosion, however, the media group sustains big losses because of the work stoppage and the management requires investigation of the case. Officer Jensen identifies six suspects, then finds out that he is being followed himself, especially when he gets involved in the obscure activities of the mysterious 31st department.
Genres: Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1981-06-13
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Uninvited Guests
1959-05-17
Uninvited Guests
Overview: Four Estonians who have escaped to Sweden during the war return to Soviet Estonia in the 1950s. The four saboteurs work for the Western Secret Service. Difficulties arise when they cross the border with an injured companion - the three have to decide what to do next.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1959-05-17
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Girl in Black
1967-02-03
Girl in Black
Overview: Young Saale, the girl in black with her small suitcase, comes to live with her aunt in a fishermen's village. Her only precious thing is a glass ball that is a memory of her mother whose death has left Saale alone in the world. She has been repelled and humiliated, so she is not expecting anything good to come from people. For her surprise, young fisherman Tanel is ready to walk with her by the sea even if they won't speak a word. He doesn't think Saale is strange and he won't ridicule her for her religious views. Slowly, Saale opens up for the bright sides of earthly life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1967-02-03
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Litsom k litsu
1986-08-02
Litsom k litsu
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Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1986-08-02
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Капитан Фракасс
1984-03-22
Капитан Фракасс
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Genres: History Drama Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1984-03-22
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The Red Violin
1975-01-20
The Red Violin
Overview: When Estonian violinist Eduard Sõrmus starts his concert tours in Europe, he is convinced that the world revolution is about to begin. His mission as a Red Violinist is to call the proletariat around the world to join with the revolution. It is only two things - music and revolution - that Eduard has dedicated himself to. His audience is enchanted by his performance and ignited by his ideas. With this knowledge, he travels Europe between the two world wars, accompanied by his faithful friends, his audience's admiration and the hostility of the authorities.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1975-01-20
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Indrek
1976-02-02
Indrek
Overview: Based on the second part of the pentalogy "Truth and Justice" by Anton H. Tammsaare.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1976-02-02
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Time to Live, Time to Love
1977-01-10
Time to Live, Time to Love
Overview: Debora and Silver get into a serious car accident after a romantic night together. Silver escapes with a slight injury, but Debora's life is in danger and the doctors say there is no hope for her. Doctor Melts sees an opportunity in transplantation of dying Debora's kidneys to save the life of a professor who has a few weeks to live. However, the professor proposes a treatment for Debora that will exclude transplantation. The truth about the price of her life will change Debora's world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1977-01-10
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Wild Violets
1980-06-30
Wild Violets
Overview: It is the year 1947. The war is over but Estonian forests are still hiding armoured men. When the message comes that Western spies will arrive to support the local bushwhackers, security officer Rein Taim starts to lead the counter operation of the Communist Secret Police in order to catch the Western diversionists and the leader of the Estonian bushwhackers.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1980-06-30
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Dance Around the Steam Boiler
1988-06-13
Dance Around the Steam Boiler
Overview: The movie travels through the 20th century by monitoring a steam boiler. We see the history of Estonia through life, agricultural work and people at different times.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1988-06-13
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An Unusual Story
1974-12-23
An Unusual Story
Overview: A young investigator fresh from the university gets assigned an arson case. 18-year-old Epp-Kai has admitted to the crime but he cannot see the girl's motive. His partner, an experienced investigator, already has enough work and doesn't think it's necessary to have further conversations with the accused. The young investigator senses however that Epp-Kai is hiding something.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1974-12-23
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The Wolf Law
1986-01-01
The Wolf Law
Overview: The love story of Liza Pesentak and the fearless patriot Melelave, who will go through a series of various trials before they find their happiness.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Andrus' Happiness
1955-07-18
Andrus' Happiness
Overview: Andrus Laane comes from a fisherman's village. He dreams of becoming a captain to sail the seas but fails the entrance exams to the marine academy. By accident he starts working at a big gas plant. Sharp-witted young man with innovative ideas will be recognized. He will also find his first true love. It seems that Andrus has found his happiness, even if not at sea.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1955-07-18
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Laulu sõber
1961-06-18
Laulu sõber
Overview: Tõnu, student of agronomy, is a trainee at a flourishing collective farm. He finds out that there are many talented singers there among whom there is Malle with a specially beautiful voice. However, the local community club is closed and the singing ground has been turned into a pasture. Malle's father is the manager of the collective farm and considers singing a waste of time. When the collective farmers hear about Tõnu's conducting skills, they will act against the manager's will. The big song festival is going to be held soon and people want to go there. Preparations of the choir go well; however, the manager of the collective farm gives no permission to take part in the festival. Singers are losing their hope, but then comes a helping hand.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1961-06-18
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