Awakening (1990)
It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport thousands of Estonian families, asleep in their homes, to Siberia. The Stalinist regime is ready to treat people like animals.
Director: Jüri Sillart
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: February 22, 1990
Cast
- Tõnu Kark - Voldemar Rass
- Sulev Luik - City Man
- Kaljo Kiisk - Jaan
- Maria Klenskaja - City Woman
- Ülle Kaljuste - Aliide
- Väino Laes - Arnold
- Arvo Kukumägi - Kaarel Peterson
- Anne Paluver - Salme Peterson
- Jaan Rekkor - Peeter Kängsepp
- Mati Klooren - Richardi Sass
Screenplay
Music: Kuldar Sink
Cinematography: Mait Mäekivi
Editing: Marju Juhkum
Production: Tallinnfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
Keywords
deportation, forced labour, siberia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Awakening about?
- It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport thousands of Estonian families, asleep in their homes, to Siberia. The Stalinist regime is ready to treat people like animals.
- Who directed Awakening?
- Awakening was directed by Jüri Sillart.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Tõnu Kark, Sulev Luik, Kaljo Kiisk, Maria Klenskaja, Ülle Kaljuste, Väino Laes.
- How long is Awakening?
- Awakening has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Awakening?
- Awakening is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Awakening produced?
- Awakening was produced in Soviet Union.