The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter
Surnuaiavahi tütar
“A teenage girl learns fast and hard, how to survive in a disintegrating countryside family”
Synopsis
A snapshot of one segment of Estonian present-day life, shown through the eyes of a child: 8 years old Lucia is leading a jolly and naughty Pippi-Longstocking-style life in a small town in Estonia. Her father Kaido, a graveyard keeper, can hardly provide for the family, her mother Maria is a drunk. Then the family receives an unexpected invitation to spend a week in Finland, in the house of the female pastor Sipra. This week will change everybody's life in unexpected ways...
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Maria Avdjuško
Marija
Kertu-Killu Grenman
Lucia
Esther Kõiv
Jacinta
Rain Simmul
Kaido
Ulla Reinikainen
Sirpa
Ülle Kaljuste
Anne
Arvo Kukumägi
Joss
Eva Koldits
Teacher Mets
Kersti Kreismann
Teacher Purga
Karin Tammaru
Principal Jaaksoo
Epp Eespäev
Tuvike
Kristel Leesmend
Ilse
Andres Tabun
Robert
Terje Pennie
Liivi
Märt Visnapuu
Pats
Anti Kobin
Man in the Store
Andres Raag
Investigator
Mait Lepik
Guard of the Lodge
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katrin Laur
- Screenplay & Story
- Katrin Laur
- Original Score
- Pärt Uusberg
- Original Title
- Surnuaiavahi tütar
- Country of Origin
- Estonia, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Estinfilm, Content Providers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katrin Laur
Katrin Laur
Pärt Uusberg
Anssi Leino
Kersti Miilen
Mati Sepping
Department Leadership Roster
Katrin Laur
Director
Katrin Laur
Writer
Kersti Miilen
Editor
Anssi Leino
Director of Photography
Mati Sepping
Producer
Eugen Tamberg
Production Design
Pärt Uusberg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter
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What is The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter about?
A snapshot of one segment of Estonian present-day life, shown through the eyes of a child: 8 years old Lucia is leading a jolly and naughty Pippi-Longstocking-style life in a small town in Estonia. Her father Kaido, a graveyard keeper, can hardly provide for the family, her mother Maria is a drunk. Then the family receives an unexpected invitation to spend a week in Finland, in the house of the female pastor Sipra. This week will change everybody's life in unexpected ways...
Who directed The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was directed by Katrin Laur.
Who stars in The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
The principal cast of The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter includes Maria Avdjuško, Kertu-Killu Grenman, Esther Kõiv, Rain Simmul, Ulla Reinikainen.
When was The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter released and how long is it?
The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was composed by Pärt Uusberg.