Spring in the Forest (1974)
Based on the novel “Ukuaru” by Veera Saar, a story about Minna, a young woman who has to make choices in the name of her true love, home, and the continuation of life.
Director:
Leida Laius
Writer:
Mats Traat
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Elle Kull as Minna |
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Lembit Ulfsak as Aksel |
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Velda Otsus as Minna's Mother |
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Jüri Järvet as Minna's Father |
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Helene Viir as Aksel's Mother |
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Oskar Liigand as Aksel's Father |
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Antanas Barčas as Master of Keldriaugu |
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Malle Haamer as Loreida |
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Astrid Lepa as Loreida's Mother |
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Heino Mandri as Forester |
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Tõnu Saar as Artur |
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Enn Klooren as Forest Brother |
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Maarit Marmei as Child |
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Karin Johan as Child |
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Helle-Mai Varik as Child |
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Ruta Jaakson as Child |
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Loona Buntsel as Child |
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Andrus Klooster as Child |
| Camera | Jüri Garšnek | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Leida Laius | Director |
| Camera | Mihkel Ratas | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Martti Veri | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Rein Liblik | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Harald Läänemets | Sound |
| Writing | Veera Saar | Novel |
| Writing | Mats Traat | Screenplay |
| Production | Arkadi Pessegov | Producer |
| Editing | Ludmilla Rozenthal | Editor |
| Art | Oleg Kurg | Set Decoration |
| Art | Halja Klaar | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Imbi Lind | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Helve Sikk | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Airi Kasera | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Heiki Roots | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Toomas Vohu | Assistant Director |
| Production | Andrus Klooster | Casting |
| Sound | Eri Klas | Conductor |
| Writing | Maris Balbat | Script Editor |
| Production | Ellen Karu | Consulting Producer |
| Production | Lauri Ruus | Consulting Producer |
| Sound | Arvo Pärt | Original Music Composer |