1944
Seen it?2015 | 100 min | War, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Pianist or The Thin Red Line, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elmo Nüganen
- Kaspar VelbergKarl Tammik
- Kristjan ÜkskülaJüri Jõgi
- Maiken PiusAino Tammik
- Gert RaudsepAnts Saareste
- Hendrik Toompere Jr.Kristjan Põder
- Karl-Andreas KalmetVladimir Kamenski
- Henrik KalmetVoldemar Piir
- Pääru OjaMedic Elmar Säinas
- Priit StrandbergLembit Raadik
- Priit PiusBrother Käär