Film festival 2026
Igrani film
Estonia
00:09:32
2025
Ambitious Madleen and carefree creative spirit Hugo embark on a symbolic journey up the mountain of success, exposing the tension between societal pressure and self-fulfillment. While Madleen strives to meet society’s expectations and achieve a high-status career, Hugo chooses to move through life at his own pace, guided by creativity rather than external expectations. The film invites the audience to reflect on the choices young adults face in a success-driven society and to question the decisions we make and the values we prioritize in life.
Madleen – Helena Järg
Hugo – Johannes Thor Urke
Company Executive – Kristo Ukanis
IT Specialist – Risto Kappet
Teacher – Merike Adelson Värik
Elderly Man – Hillar Käsper
Best Friend – Lorete Müürsepp
Counselor – Kerli Lina
Mother – Raili Laiv
Grandmother – Marika Raudsoo
Colleagues – Kristina Sokol, Margarita Källo, John Bohn, Martin Mägi
Children – Leonhard Kõuhkna, Lisell Sildver, Agnessa Arna
Director – Simona Väär
Cinematographer – Helis Hiibus
Screenwriter – Simona Väär
Editors – Helis Hiibus, Simona Väär
1st Assistant Director – Helis Hiibus
Sound Mixer – Kristen Norden
Sound Assistant – Paul Klooren
Production Designer – Simona Väär
Art Director – Loore Sikk
Set Designer & Stylist – Simone Kräkel
Casting Director – Simona Väär
Set Assistant – Elsa Valle
Producer – Kaire Russ, Kinomaja Filmikool
Directing Mentor – Liina Särkinen
Cinematography Mentor – Meelis Mikker
Production Sound Mentor – Paul Klooren
Editing Mentor – Lauri Laasik
Sound Designer – Oskar Maasikas
Colorist – Renno Rüütli
Digital format
