1944
2015, Film, 100 min, Drama, History, War, Estonian, Estonia, MoviePedia score 67
The first casualty of war is truth
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.
Directed by Elmo Nüganen
Cast
- Kaspar Velberg as Karl Tammik
- Kristjan Üksküla as Jüri Jõgi
- Maiken Pius as Aino Tammik
- Gert Raudsep as Ants 'Saareste'
- Hendrik Toompere Jr. Jr. as Kristjan 'Põder'
- Karl-Andreas Kalmet as Vladimir 'Kamenski'
- Henrik Kalmet as Voldemar 'Piir'
- Pääru Oja as Sanitar Elmar 'Säinas'
- Priit Strandberg as Lembit 'Raadik'
- Priit Pius as Vennad Käärid
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