Tühirand (2006)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Veiko Õunpuu

Writers:

Mati Unt (short story)
Veiko Õunpuu (screenplay)

Release Date:

19 January 2006 (Estonia)

Genre:

Short | Drama

Tagline:

A man, the sea and no lighthouse.

Plot:

A young intellectual, Mati, engineers himself into a situation where he has to spend a weekend with his wife Helina and her lover Eduard...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

Rain Tolk	...	Mati
Taavi Eelmaa	...	Eduard
Maarja Jakobson	...	Helina
Mirtel Pohla	...	Marina
Juhan Ulfsak	...	Neighbour

Also Known As:

Empty (International: English title)

Runtime:

40 min

Country:

Estonia

Language:

Estonian

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Hiiumaa, Estonia

Company:

Kuukulgur Film

excellent!

Based on a short-story "Tühirand"(1972) by classic writer Mati Unt, the movie is one of the best Estonian movies made, though it's a short one.

First work for young director Veiko Õunpuu. Good camera work, beautiful scenes, story and matching dialogue.

The movie gives a special feeling every time I go through it. Speaks of love, but gives a view how in the real world, people, feelings and sayings aren't meant to coincide.

Three people are put together on a beach, forming a love triangle. Though different, they all share something common.

Beautiful, dramatical and yet funny. Recommended.

Nominated for the best Estonian motion picture in 2006.