The Dissidents (2017)
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- 1h 30min
- Action, Comedy
- 17 Feb 2017 (Estonia)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Märt Pius | ... |
Ralf Tamm
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Karl-Andreas Kalmet | ... |
Mario Viik / Speculator
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Veiko Porkanen | ... |
Einar Kotkin / Kapp
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| Esko Salminen | ... |
Lars-Jukka Lampinen
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Julia Berngardt | ... |
Rita
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| Tõnu Kark | ... |
Vanaisa
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| Henrik Kalmet | ... |
Mario vend
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Helena Valkee | ... |
Naabrinaine
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Fabian Silén | ... |
Rootsi politseinik
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Jari Nissinen | ... |
Jarmo
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| Dmitrijs Paless | ... |
Kapi isa
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Ott Sepp | ... |
Maamees
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Kristjan Lüüs | ... |
Maamees
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| Marika Barabanstsikova | ... |
Ralfi ema
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Elina Hiltunen | ... |
Tüdruk pitsabaaris
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| Magnús Mariuson | ... |
Poiss pitsabaaris
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Jarmo Perälä | ... |
Mauno
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Pia Andersson | ... |
Kaisa
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Peeter Jürgens | ... |
Eesti Maja ametnik
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Ülle Toming | ... |
Vanaisa naine
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| Peter Kanerva | ... |
Rootsi ametnik
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| Mirja Oksanen | ... |
Administraator
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Dave Benton | ... |
Kuubalane
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Andres Dvinjaninov | ... |
Hallis pintsakus mees
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Riitta Väisänen | ... |
Camilla
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Aake Kalliala | ... |
Göran
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| Maria Sid | ... |
Sibylla
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| Ulla Virtanen | ... |
Pirjo
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Marko Palin | ... |
Juveelipoe juhataja
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Jope Ruonansuu | ... |
Kipsis käega mees
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Mikko Saaristo | ... |
Soome politseinik
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| Jarmo Mäkinen | ... |
Soome uurija
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Mari-Liis Lill | ... |
Tõlk
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Martin Algus | ... |
Eesti uurija
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Arvo Aun | ... |
Vanem rootslane
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Slava Mogilevtsev | ... |
Mees liftis
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Margus Kobing | ... |
Miilits
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Mart Vugt | ... |
Miilits
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Egert Kadastu | ... |
Viru ärikas
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Peeter Kukk | ... |
Soome ärikas
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Gunnar Kont | ... |
Mees kirstus
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Jaan Tedder | ... |
Kullasepp
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Marten Kuningas | ... |
Bändi laulja
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Mihkel Kuusk | ... |
Bänd
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Aap Odres | ... |
Bänd
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Taavi Hans Kõlar | ... |
Bänd
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Emil Raja | ... |
Bänd
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Indrek Jõe | ... |
Vene piirivalvuri
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Lembit Hiie | ... |
Vene piirivalvuri
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Meelis Saar | ... |
Rootsi politsei piirialal
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Margus Piht | ... |
Rootsi politsei piirialal
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Edy Kont | ... |
Grimeerija
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Vassili Raud | ... |
Mees filmistuudios
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Karin Liblik | ... |
Juveelipoe müüjatar aknal
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Katrin Kaal | ... |
Nainen telefonikeskuses
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Mait Lepik | ... |
Rootsi taksojuht
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Laura Kukk | ... |
Telekapoe kassapidaja
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Marii Martinson | ... |
Naine panga koridoris
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Erkki Tikan | ... |
Soome politsei
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Tõnu Männik | ... |
Soome politsei
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Marjatta Salin | ... |
Vana proua
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Mart Saar | ... |
Rootsi politsei
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Andres Paal | ... |
Rootsi politsei
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Heiki Muda | ... |
Rootsi politsei
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Kaupo Õismaa | ... |
Vangivalvur
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Urve Lihten | ... |
Taksojuht
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Peep Tüüts | ... |
Taksojuht
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Arshak Halaljyan | ... |
Afgaani poiss
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Anait Mesropjan | ... |
Afgaani naine
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Toomas Aria | ... |
Man in Line for the Party (uncredited)
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Andre Luurmann | ... |
Mad angry guy (uncredited)
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Aleksei Podlesnov | ... |
Man in a Phonebooth (uncredited)
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Roy Rudder | ... |
African refugee supervisor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jaak Kilmi | ||
Written by
| Martin Algus | ... | () |
Produced by
| Janis Kalejs | ... | co-producer |
| Ilkka Matila | ... | co-producer |
| Kristian Taska | ... | producer |
Music by
| Samuli Erkkilä | ||
| Joni Suhonen | ||
Cinematography by
| Aigars Sermukss | ||
Editing by
| Tambet Tasuja | ||
Casting By
| Piret Toomvap-Schönberg | ... | (as Piret Toomvap) |
Production Design by
| Katrin Sipelgas | ||
Costume Design by
| Anu Lensment | ||
Makeup Department
| Küllikki Pert | ... | makeup department head / prosthetic ageing makeup |
| Kaia Pihlak | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Erika Laansalu | ... | production manager |
| Tiina Pesonen | ... | production manager: Finland |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mait Lepik | ... | assistant director: Finland |
| Karin Martinson | ... | second assistant director |
| Piret Toomvap-Schönberg | ... | first assistant director (as Piret Toomvap) |
Art Department
| Killu Mägi | ... | assistant art director |
| Meelis Tammemägi | ... | property master |
| Kaspar Tamsalu | ... | concept art |
| Daniel Villems | ... | graphic designer |
Sound Department
| Jan Andresson | ... | sound recordist |
| Olger Bernadt | ... | sound |
| Joonas Jyrälä | ... | dialogue editor |
| Heikki Kossi | ... | foley artist |
| Horret Kuus | ... | adr recordist |
| Kristian Miilen | ... | boom operator |
| Antti Mäss | ... | boom operator |
| Taisto Uuslail | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Armin Altorf | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Andres Kluge | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Hendrik Proosa | ... | visual effects artist |
| Jan Viljus | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Andres Mirme | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ville Hyvönen | ... | aerial cinematography |
| Andrus Ilp | ... | electrician |
| Joosep Jürisson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Rasmus Kosseson | ... | DIT |
| Alvar Kõue | ... | lighting technician |
| Carlos Eduardo Lesmes Lopéz | ... | second assistant camera (as Carlos Lesmes) |
| Arturs Lurins | ... | steadicam |
| Magnus Niinemets | ... | still photographer |
| Carolyn Niitla | ... | DIT |
| Maksim Podolski | ... | key grip |
| Aivo Rannik | ... | electrician |
| Laur-Erik Ruus | ... | video assistant (as Laur-Eri Ruus) |
| Siim-Kaarel Saluri | ... | steadicam operator / steadicam |
| Henri Savitski | ... | gaffer |
| Andrus Sergejev | ... | lighting technician |
| Silver Soe | ... | lighting technician |
| Andres Teiss | ... | still photographer |
| Tõnis Tuuga | ... | lighting technician |
| Audrius Zelenius | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Ilo-Ann Saarepera | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marit Ahven | ... | costume assistant |
| Ave Kuik | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Kalle Ahti | ... | location manager: Finland |
| Otso Kinanen | ... | location assistant |
| Markus Langi | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kristjan Pütsep | ... | location manager |
| Matti Rego | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Jaakko Erkkilä | ... | musician |
| Pilvi Erkkilä | ... | musician |
| Samuli Erkkilä | ... | musician |
| Joni Suhonen | ... | musician |
| Anton Veeremets | ... | music licensing |
Script and Continuity Department
| Age Viks | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Raul Kukk | ... | transportation |
| Tiit Maipuu | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Kristy Hritjuk | ... | runner |
| Ivo Kallasmaa | ... | public relations |
| Birgit Kelement | ... | runner |
| Maila Lipp | ... | production assistant |
| Adeele Meri | ... | production coordinator (as Adeele Tähemaa) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ACME (2017) (Estonia) (theatrical)
- Elisa Viihde (2017) (Finland) (video) (online on-demand)
- Elokuvapalvelu J. Suomalainen (2018) (Finland) (DVD)
- TV3 (2020) (Estonia) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2020) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BBrental.eu (camera equipment provided by)
- High Voltage (lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Fast-paced action comedy "The Dissidents" takes us back to the 1980s. Three Estonian guys flee Soviet Union, because they want to have as awesome life in the free world as they've seen in TV series "Miami Vice", "Knight Rider" and "Santa Barbara". Swedes welcome friends as real heroes who broke through the Iron Curtain. But as the media circus blows over, our dissidents discover that they've become nothing more than tedious immigrants. To put food on the table, they must do something as lame as--work. But the boys are no quitters, so they come up with crazy new plans that should guarantee success in the Western world. That's when things go totally insane. |
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| Taglines | Adapt or run! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR1,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Goofs | The dissidents receive a phone call at the Swedish immigration compound, the dial phone has zero last. Swedish dial phones have zero first. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Sexual Practices in Sweden (1970). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kobieta kobieta See more » |