1944

The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.

Cast

Kaspar Velberg

as Karl Tammik

Kristjan Üksküla

as Jüri Jõgi

Maiken Pius

as Aino Tammik

Gert Raudsep

as Ants Saareste

Hendrik Toompere Jr.

as Kristjan Põder

Karl-Andreas Kalmet

as Vladimir Kamenski

Henrik Kalmet

as Voldemar Piir

Pääru Oja

as Medic Elmar Säinas

Priit Strandberg

as Lembit Raadik

Priit Pius

as Brother Käär

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