Summer
Suvi
Synopsis
In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.
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Aare Laanemets
Joosep Toots
Riina Hein
Teele of Raja
Margus Lepa
Jorh Aadniel Kiir
Arno Liiver
Arno Tali
Ain Lutsepp
Tõnisson
Kaljo Kiisk
Kristjan Lible
Kaarel Karm
Pharmacist
Rein Aedma
Imelik
Kalle Eomois
Kuslap
Ervin Abel
Papa Kiir
Malli Vällik
Katarina Rosalie
Andres Kalev
Ottomar
Marco Meelimäe
Bruno Benno Bernhard
Herta Elviste
Toots's Mother
Jüri Järvet
Toots's Father
Aino Vähi
Teele's Mother
Kalju Ruuven
Teele's Father
Tiina Rääk
Aliide
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvo Kruusement
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul-Eerik Rummo, Oskar Luts
- Original Score
- Veljo Tormis
- Original Title
- Suvi
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvo Kruusement
Paul-Eerik Rummo, Oskar Luts
Veljo Tormis
Jüri Garšnek
Ludmilla Rozenthal
Arkadi Pessegov
Department Leadership Roster
Paul-Eerik Rummo
Writer
Arvo Kruusement
Director
Ludmilla Rozenthal
Editor
Imbi Lind
Costume Design
Arkadi Pessegov
Producer
Linda Vernik
Production Design
Jüri Garšnek
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer
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What is Summer about?
In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.
Who directed Summer?
Summer was directed by Arvo Kruusement.
Who stars in Summer?
The principal cast of Summer includes Aare Laanemets, Riina Hein, Margus Lepa, Arno Liiver, Ain Lutsepp.
When was Summer released and how long is it?
Summer was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer was composed by Veljo Tormis.
Is Summer based on a book or true story?
Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oskar Luts".