Feature

The Joys of Midlife

Keskea rõõmud
(1986)
Genre: ,
Director:
Screenwriter: Valentin Kuik, Andrei Dmitrijev
Cinematographer: Nikolai Šarubin
Production Designer: Priit Vaher
Composer: Tõnu Aare
Editor: Marju Juhkum
Producer: Anne Alla
Main cast: Tõnu Kark, Maria Klenskaja, Kaie Mihkelson, Ülle Kaljuste, Lembit Ulfsak.
Duration: 71 min
Language: Estonian
Subtitle language: English

Festivals:

  • PÖFF – Black Nights Film Festival (Tallinn, Estonia), 2022, Special programme
  • USSR Film Festival (USSR), 1987, Non-competition
  • Estonian Film Days (Helsinki, Finland), 1987
  • Debut Films Festival of ETKVL Film Club (Tallinn), 1987, Best Director Debut: Rainbow Prize – Lembit Ulfsak; Best Cinematographer Debut – Nikolai Šarubin

Two well-off married couples have reached the understanding that something is wrong in their lives. They pin their hopes on Nigul, a famous healer living in southern Estonia. Together with Helena, who is better equipped with esoteric knowledge, they set off for a cross-country car trip on a nice summer day. When they arrive at their destination, the couples face a surprise.

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