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The Joys of Midlife 1987 Directed by Lembit Ulfsak Keskea rõõmud

Five people who have recently reached middle-age are driving through Estonia to visit a famous witch-therapist to get rid of their problems. The somber-funny road movie gives a good overview of the life, people and daily problems in Estonia at the end of the Soviet period.

Production Country Soviet Union
Language Estonian
Spoken Language Estonian
Gneres Comedy , Drama
Production Company Tallinnfilm
Release Date 6 July 1987
71 mins
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Tõnu Kark Tõnu Loorits
Maria Klenskaja Pille Loorits
Ülle Kaljuste Silvia Raud
Lembit Ulfsak Hubert Raud
Arvo Kukumägi Farmer Jüri
Aire Koop Jüri's Wife
Hendrik Toompere Student Ott
Ene Järvis Helena's Friend
Heino Mandri Uncle Raul
Leida Sibul Silvia's Mother
Hilda Koni Silvia's Mother's Friend
Enn Kraam RAI-Inspector
Vello Janson RAI-Inspector
Väino Laes Customer at the Mall
Merle Talvik Clerk at the Mall
Paul Laasik Lieutenant Kaseorg
Alice Talvik Dog Owner
Tõnu Lume Neighbour
Roman Baskin Tõnu's Customer
Tõnu Kattai Restaurant Staff
Helgi Ridamäe Silvia's Mother's Friend
Kaili Kukumägi Maria (uncredited)
Dorian Supin Biker (uncredited)
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