The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter (2011)
A teenage girl learns fast and hard, how to survive in a disintegrating countryside family
A snapshot of one segment of Estonian present-day life, shown through the eyes of a child: 8 years old Lucia is leading a jolly and naughty Pippi-Longstocking-style life in a small town in Estonia. Her father Kaido, a graveyard keeper, can hardly provide for the family, her mother Maria is a drunk. Then the family receives an unexpected invitation to spend a week in Finland, in the house of the female pastor Sipra. This week will change everybody's life in unexpected ways...
Director: Katrin Laur
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Cast
- Maria Avdjuško - Marija
- Kertu-Killu Grenman - Lucia
- Esther Kõiv - Jacinta
- Rain Simmul - Kaido
- Ulla Reinikainen - Sirpa
- Ülle Kaljuste - Anne
- Arvo Kukumägi - Joss
- Eva Koldits - Teacher Mets
- Kersti Kreismann - Teacher Purga
- Karin Tammaru - Principal Jaaksoo
Screenplay
Music: Pärt Uusberg
Cinematography: Anssi Leino
Editing: Kersti Miilen
Production: Estinfilm, Content Providers
Country: Estonia, Finland
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter about?
- A snapshot of one segment of Estonian present-day life, shown through the eyes of a child: 8 years old Lucia is leading a jolly and naughty Pippi-Longstocking-style life in a small town in Estonia. Her father Kaido, a graveyard keeper, can hardly provide for the family, her mother Maria is a drunk. Then the family receives an unexpected invitation to spend a week in Finland, in the house of the female pastor Sipra. This week will change everybody's life in unexpected ways...
- Who directed The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was directed by Katrin Laur.
- Who stars in The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter stars Maria Avdjuško, Kertu-Killu Grenman, Esther Kõiv, Rain Simmul, Ulla Reinikainen, Ülle Kaljuste.
- How long is The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter is a Drama film.
- Where was The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter produced?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was produced in Estonia, Finland.