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Truth and Justice

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In 1870 Estonia, young Andres settles on a new farm with his wife, determined to transform the barren land into a prosperous paradise. All he needs is a healthy harvest, cooperative neighbors and a male heir, but life turns out to be cruel.

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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 01/13/2020
The contrast between a highly traditional plot and visual approach with a more modern, throbbing score from Mihkel Zilmer is notably effective. Go to Full Review Stephen Dalton The Hollywood Reporter 12/21/2019
Truth and Justice is deluxe period soap opera at heart. But young writer-director Tanel Toom's handsome adaptation is also finely crafted and superbly acted, a fatalistic meditation on the human condition splashed across a broad historical canvas. Go to Full Review Jay Weissberg Variety 12/17/2019
A respectful, well-made literary adaptation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dani G 01/20/2024 Interesting, well done film, but a topic we have seen in some other movies See more Read all reviews
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Tanel Toom

Director

Priit Loog

Andrés

Maiken Schmidt

Krõõt

Ester Kuntu

Mari

Priit Võigemast

Pearu

Simeoni Sundja

Juss

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Synopsis In 1870 Estonia, young Andres settles on a new farm with his wife, determined to transform the barren land into a prosperous paradise. All he needs is a healthy harvest, cooperative neighbors and a male heir, but life turns out to be cruel.
Director
Tanel Toom
Producer
Ivo Felt
Screenwriter
Tanel Toom
Production Co
Allfilm
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Estonian
Runtime
2h 30m