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In the Crosswind

Risttuules

2014 · 86 min · Drama

On a single night in June 1941, tens of thousands of Baltic people are torn from their homes and deported to Siberia by the Soviets. Through the eyes of one young mother separated from her husband, the film renders their ordeal in haunting, frozen tableaux. A singular experimental drama.

Runtime
86 min
Genre
Drama · History
Mood
thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch
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Part of 10 Essential Estonian Films

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