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The first casualty of war is truth - 1944
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Title: 1944

Release Date: 20 Feb 2015

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: War, Drama

Director: MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Taska Film

Production Companies: MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Taska Film

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 6.9 (107 votes)

Cast

  • Karl Tammik: Kaspar Velberg
  • Jüri Jõgi: Kristjan Üksküla
  • Aino Tammik: Maiken Pius
  • Ants Saareste: Gert Raudsep
  • Kristjan Põder: Hendrik Toompere Jr. Jr.
  • Vladimir Kamenski: Karl-Andreas Kalmet
  • Voldemar Piir: Henrik Kalmet
  • Medic Elmar Säinas: Pääru Oja
  • Lembit Raadik: Priit Strandberg
  • Brother Käär: Priit Pius
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