The Joys of Midlife

1987

1h 11m

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Five people who have recently reached middle-age are driving through Estonia to visit a famous witch-therapist to get rid of their problems. The somber-funny road movie gives a good overview of the life, people and daily problems in Estonia at the end of the Soviet period.

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Writers

Andrey Dmitriev(writer by)
Valentin Kuik(writer by)
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Tõnu Kark
Tõnu Loorits
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Maria Klenskaja
Pille Loorits
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Ülle Kaljuste
Silvia Raud
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Lembit Ulfsak
Hubert Raud
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Arvo Kukumägi
Farmer Jüri
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Aire Koop
Jüri's Wife
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Hendrik Toompere
Student Ott
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Ene Järvis
Helena's Friend
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Heino Mandri
Uncle Raul
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Leida Sibul
Silvia's Mother
Hilda Koni
Silvia's Mother's Friend
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Enn Kraam
RAI-Inspector
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Vello Janson
RAI-Inspector
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Väino Laes
Customer at the Mall
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Merle Talvik
Clerk at the Mall
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Paul Laasik
Lieutenant Kaseorg
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Alice Talvik
Dog Owner

Directors

Writers

Andrey Dmitriev(writer by)
Valentin Kuik(writer by)

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Release date

July 6, 1987 (United States)

Country of origin

Soviet Union

Language

Estonian

Production company

Tallinnfilm

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