Life on Gears (2018)

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The childhood of Kerdo, the lead singer of the scandalous pop duo Respekt, was anything but rosy. Stepfathers struggling with alcoholism and a constant sense of homelessness have left their mark. His dream of becoming a famous singer is the only certainty that stays with him. But the life of an artist is full of obstacles and temptations. Only escaping into fantasies helps him survive. When his grandmother sacrifices her savings to bring his big dream even closer, he is consumed by an infernal euphoria. Yet, not even Paris can fulfill all his desires and demands. Reality keeps pulling Kerdo onto the wrong path. Somehow, finding fame, fortune, and love all at once seems impossible. Is it already too late to make the right choices? But what is "right" for anyone? Why was I born this way? There is only one Kerdo – but inside him, there is also God and the Devil! Who will win? Even the doctors at the psychiatric hospital don't understand.

Director: Henrik Normann
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 146 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mattia Cuppelli
Cinematography: Kati Jägel, Oliver Matkur
Editing: Kati Jägel
Production: Memory Pictures
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Henrik Normann
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life on Gears about?
The childhood of Kerdo, the lead singer of the scandalous pop duo Respekt, was anything but rosy. Stepfathers struggling with alcoholism and a constant sense of homelessness have left their mark. His dream of becoming a famous singer is the only certainty that stays with him. But the life of an artist is full of obstacles and temptations. Only escaping into fantasies helps him survive. When his grandmother sacrifices her savings to bring his big dream even closer, he is consumed by an infernal euphoria. Yet, not even Paris can fulfill all his desires and demands. Reality keeps pulling Kerdo onto the wrong path. Somehow, finding fame, fortune, and love all at once seems impossible. Is it already too late to make the right choices? But what is "right" for anyone? Why was I born this way? There is only one Kerdo – but inside him, there is also God and the Devil! Who will win? Even the doctors at the psychiatric hospital don't understand.
Who directed Life on Gears?
Life on Gears was directed by Henrik Normann.
Who stars in Life on Gears?
Life on Gears stars Veljo Reinik, Kait Kall, Liisu Krass, Eha Urbsalu, Anne Paluver, Pille Pürg.
How long is Life on Gears?
Life on Gears has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
What genre is Life on Gears?
Life on Gears is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Life on Gears?
Life on Gears had a budget of $100,000.
Where was Life on Gears produced?
Life on Gears was produced in Estonia.