The Riddle of Jaan Niemand 2018

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The Riddle of Jaan Niemand

After ten years of war, plague and famine, the land is swept clean of people. The few remaining souls are scattered about, living in misery and lacking hope. An anxious silence hangs over the land. On one particularly starry night, two peasants find a stranger on the seashore.

After ten years of war, plague and famine, the land is swept clean of people. The few remaining souls are scattered about, living in misery and lacking hope. An anxious silence hangs over the land. On one particularly starry night, two peasants find a stranger on the seashore.

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Release Date:

Oct 05, 2018 (Estonia)

Run Time:

1hr 45`

MMPA Rating:

Original Language:

Estonian

Production Countries:

Estonia

Status:

Released

Cast & Crew of

The Riddle of Jaan Niemand - The Riddle of Jaan Niemand

Directors & Credit Writers

... First Assistant Director

... Script Supervisor

... Second Assistant Director

Cast

... Tiidrik

... Overseer

... Albert

... Horseman

... Horseman

... Horseman

... Horseman

... Horseman

... Horseman

... Villager

... Villager

... Villager

... Villager

Produced By

... Accountant

... Production Manager

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