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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19711h 20mSoviet Union

Windy Beach

Tuuline rand

Synopsis

The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kaljo Kiisk
Screenplay & Story
Aadu Hint, Aleksandr Borštšagovski
Original Score
Lembit Veevo
Original Title
Tuuline rand
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Estonian
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Tallinnfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kaljo Kiisk

Screenplay & Story

Aadu Hint, Aleksandr Borštšagovski

Original Score & Music

Lembit Veevo

Director of Photography

Jüri Garšnek

Film Editing

Kai Schönberg

Producers

Arkadi Pessegov

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Aadu Hint

Department Leadership Roster

Kaljo Kiisk

Kaljo Kiisk

Director

Aadu Hint

Writer

Jüri Garšnek

Jüri Garšnek

Director of Photography

Halja Klaar

Halja Klaar

Production Design

Aleksandr Borštšagovski

Writer

Hilda Kruusi

Hilda Kruusi

Costume Design

Kai Schönberg

Kai Schönberg

Editor

Arkadi Pessegov

Arkadi Pessegov

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windy Beach

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Windy Beach about?

The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.

Who directed Windy Beach?

Windy Beach was directed by Kaljo Kiisk.

Who stars in Windy Beach?

The principal cast of Windy Beach includes Heino Raudsik, Antanas Barčas, Nijolė Lepeškaitė, Leila Säälik, Jüri Järvet.

When was Windy Beach released and how long is it?

Windy Beach was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Windy Beach?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Windy Beach was composed by Lembit Veevo.

Is Windy Beach based on a book or true story?

Windy Beach is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aadu Hint".