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The Dissidents

Original title: Sangarid
  • 2017
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Dissidents (2017)
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An upbeat comedy about three boys who escape from Soviet Estonia to Sweden via Finland in the 1980s to fulfill their dreams in the free world.An upbeat comedy about three boys who escape from Soviet Estonia to Sweden via Finland in the 1980s to fulfill their dreams in the free world.An upbeat comedy about three boys who escape from Soviet Estonia to Sweden via Finland in the 1980s to fulfill their dreams in the free world.

  • Director
    • Jaak Kilmi
  • Writer
    • Martin Algus
  • Stars
    • Märt Pius
    • Karl-Andreas Kalmet
    • Veiko Porkanen
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaak Kilmi
    • Writer
      • Martin Algus
    • Stars
      • Märt Pius
      • Karl-Andreas Kalmet
      • Veiko Porkanen
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Märt Pius, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)
    Märt Pius, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)
    Märt Pius and Karl-Andreas Kalmet in The Dissidents (2017)
    Karl-Andreas Kalmet and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)
    Karl-Andreas Kalmet and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)
    Maria Sid in The Dissidents (2017)
    Märt Pius and Karl-Andreas Kalmet in The Dissidents (2017)
    Karl-Andreas Kalmet and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)
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    Aake Kalliala, Märt Pius, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, and Veiko Porkanen in The Dissidents (2017)

    Top cast

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    Märt Pius
    Märt Pius
    • Ralf Tamm
    Karl-Andreas Kalmet
    • Mario Viik…
    Veiko Porkanen
    • Einar Kotkin…
    Esko Salminen
    Esko Salminen
    • Lars-Jukka Lampinen
    Julia Berngardt
    • Rita
    Tõnu Kark
    Tõnu Kark
    • Grandfather
    Henrik Kalmet
    Henrik Kalmet
    • Mario's brother
    Helena Valkee
    • Neighbour
    Fabian Silén
    • Swedish Policeman
    Jari Nissinen
    • Jarmo
    Dmitrijs Paless
    Dmitrijs Paless
    • Einar Kotkin's father
    Ott Sepp
    • Hillbilly
    Kristjan Lüüs
    • Hillbilly
    Marika Barabanstsikova
    • Ralf's Mother
    Elina Hiltunen
    • Pizza Girl
    Magnús Mariuson
    Magnús Mariuson
    • Pizza Boy
    Jarmo Perälä
    • Mauno
    Pia Andersson
    • Kaisa
    • Director
      • Jaak Kilmi
    • Writer
      • Martin Algus
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Goofs
      The Dissidents try to figure out their hotel room key. The key is a punch hole card, while the lock is for a RF magnetic card. However, the lock beeps as they pull the card out. A punch hole lock can only be opened with the card remaining in the slot.
    • Connections
      References Sexual Practices in Sweden (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Kobieta kobieta
      Written and performed by Lars La Ville, Magnus Kihlberg

    User reviews3

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    Featured review
    1/10
    Amateurish script and stupid camera
    This was one of the most idiotic movies I have ever seen. Too many people introduced to quickly, too many flashbacks. Most of the time I could not follow a stoty;inr, if there was any.
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    • P-frish
    • May 27, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 2017 (Estonia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • Latvia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • Estonian
      • Finnish
      • Swedish
      • Russian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Winner Takes All
    • Filming locations
      • Turku, Finland(Stockholm and Helsinki scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Taska Film
      • Matila Röhr Productions (MRP)
      • Film Angels Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €1,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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