The Joys of Midlife 1987
7.3 / 10
The Joys of Midlife
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.
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.
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... Tõnu Loorits
... Pille Loorits
... Helena
... Silvia Raud
... Hubert Raud
... Tractorist Jüri
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Release Date:
Jul 06, 1987
Run Time:
1hr 11`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Estonian
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
The Joys of Midlife - The Joys of Midlife
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Cast
... Tõnu Loorits
... Pille Loorits
... Helena
... Silvia Raud
... Hubert Raud
... Tractorist Jüri
... Jüri's Wife
... Ott
... Helena's Friend
... Uncle Raul
LS
Leida Sibul... Silvia's Mother
... RAI Inspector
... RAI Inspector
... Lieutenant Kaseorg
... Man in the Mall
... Maria
... Daufa Owner
... Seller
... Tõnu's Client
HK
Hilda Koni... Silvia's Mother's Friend
Produced By
AA
Anne Alla... Producer
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