Lioness 2024
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Lioness
Helena is a 48-year-old paramedic – a strong and efficient woman who has no difficulty handling the practical details of everyday life. Due to her work Helena is well aware of what goes on behind closed doors and in the dark shadows of the night. But the fact that she herself has emotionally abandoned her daughter Stefi a long time ago, remains invisible to her. Deeds that haven’t been done and words that haven’t been spoken lead Helena’s life towards that very darkness on a fast track.
Helena is a 48-year-old paramedic – a strong and efficient woman who has no difficulty handling the practical details of everyday life. Due to her work Helena is well aware of what goes on behind closed doors and in the dark shadows of the night. But the fact that she herself has emotionally abandoned her daughter Stefi a long time ago, remains invisible to her. Deeds that haven’t been done and words that haven’t been spoken lead Helena’s life towards that very darkness on a fast track.
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Release Date:
Sep 20, 2024 (Estonia,Germany,Latvia)
Run Time:
1hr 44`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Estonian
Production Countries:
Estonia,Germany,Latvia
Status:
Released
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Lioness - Lioness
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Cast
... Helena
... Stefi
...
...
JM
Joonas Mikk...
EM
Elina Masing...
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... Raimo
...
KP
Karl Pärtel... Paul
... Doctor
... School Principal
... Driver - Paramedic
DT
Diana Toom... Emergency Nurse
... Semi-conscious Girl
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Lioness - Lioness
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