Skin of a Mandarin (2023)
The film delicately follows 25-year-old Anna, whose mother has died suddenly. She wants to send her Orthodox mother on her last journey according to customs, but she runs into bureaucratic rules that do not allow Anna to dress her departed mother herself. This conflict brings her together with Maria, a 45-year-old funeral home worker, who in this story represents the hidden fears of death and grief on a deep emotional level.
Director: Jaanika Arum
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: November 9, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
- Jaanika Arum (Screenplay)
- Anti Naulainen (Script Consultant)
Music: Sofia Zaitseva
Cinematography: Ugnius Tuleikis
Editing: Kaie-Ene Rääk
Production: Kartuliõis
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Skin of a Mandarin about?
- The film delicately follows 25-year-old Anna, whose mother has died suddenly. She wants to send her Orthodox mother on her last journey according to customs, but she runs into bureaucratic rules that do not allow Anna to dress her departed mother herself. This conflict brings her together with Maria, a 45-year-old funeral home worker, who in this story represents the hidden fears of death and grief on a deep emotional level.
- Who directed Skin of a Mandarin?
- Skin of a Mandarin was directed by Jaanika Arum.
- Who stars in Skin of a Mandarin?
- Skin of a Mandarin stars Martina Georgina, Mari Abel, Meelis Rämmeld, Lauri Lagle.
- How long is Skin of a Mandarin?
- Skin of a Mandarin has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Skin of a Mandarin?
- Skin of a Mandarin is a Drama film.
- Where was Skin of a Mandarin produced?
- Skin of a Mandarin was produced in Estonia.