Uphill (2026)
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.
Director: Simona Väär
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Helena Järg as Madleen |
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Johannes Thor Urke as Hugo |
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Kristo Ukanis as Company Executive |
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Risto Kappet as It Specialist |
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Merike Adelson Värik as Teacher |
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Hillar Käsper as Elderly Man |
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Lorete Müürsepp as Best Friend |
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Kerli Lina as Counselor |
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Raili Laiv as Mother |
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Marika Raudsoo as Grandmother |
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Kristina Sokol as Colleague |
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Margarita Källo as Colleague |
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Martin Mägi as Colleague |
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Joonas Õiesaar as Colleague |
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Leonhard Kõuhkna as Child |
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Lisell Sildver as Child |
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Agnessa Arna as Child |
| Writing | Simona Väär | Writer |
| Directing | Simona Väär | Director |
| Camera | Helis Hiibus | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Helis Hiibus | First Assistant Director |
| Editing | Helis Hiibus | Editor |
| Production | Kaire Russ | Producer |
| Sound | Kristen Norden | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Paul Klooren | Sound Assistant |
| Art | Simona Väär | Production Design |
| Art | Loore Sikk | Art Direction |
| Art | Simone Kräkel | Set Designer |
| Production | Simona Väär | Casting Director |
| Crew | Liina Särkinen | Creative Consultant |
| Lighting | Meelis Mikker | Gaffer |
| Production | Elsa Valle | Production Assistant |
| Camera | Meelis Mikker | Camera Supervisor |
| Editing | Lauri Laasik | Editorial Consultant |
| Editing | Renno Rüütli | Colorist |
| Sound | Oskar Maasikas | Sound Designer |
