Life & Love 2024
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Life & Love
In 1933, a young woman leaves her rural home to chase her dream of becoming a writer in the city. She takes a job as a maid for a middle-aged printing house owner, who quickly starts pursuing her romantically. They marry, but his passionate declarations of love soon turn cold. As political tensions rise in the country, their love story unfolds in a divided society, revealing toxic behaviours and power games that start innocently but lead to dire consequences.
In 1933, a young woman leaves her rural home to chase her dream of becoming a writer in the city. She takes a job as a maid for a middle-aged printing house owner, who quickly starts pursuing her romantically. They marry, but his passionate declarations of love soon turn cold. As political tensions rise in the country, their love story unfolds in a divided society, revealing toxic behaviours and power games that start innocently but lead to dire consequences.
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Full Cast & Crew
... Irma
... Rudolf
... Lonni
... Eedi
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... Female Vaps
Release Date:
Feb 16, 2024 (Estonia)
Run Time:
1hr 59`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Estonian
Production Countries:
Estonia
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Life & Love - Life & Love
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Continuity
... First Assistant Director
Cast
... Irma
... Rudolf
... Lonni
... Eedi
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... Female Vaps
RV
Raho Võrno... Child
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KV
Kalev Võrno... Child
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... Child
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... Child
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... Boy with a Ball
Produced By
... Production Assistant
... Producer
... Location Manager
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Life & Love - Life & Love
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