The Joys of Midlife
Keskea rõõmud
Synopsis
Five people who have recently reached middle-age are driving through Estonia to visit a famous witch-therapist to get rid of their problems. The somber-funny road movie gives a good overview of the life, people and daily problems in Estonia at the end of the Soviet period.
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Tõnu Kark
Tõnu Loorits
Maria Klenskaja
Pille Loorits
Kaie Mihkelson
Helena
Ülle Kaljuste
Silvia Raud
Lembit Ulfsak
Hubert Raud
Arvo Kukumägi
Farmer Jüri
Aire Koop
Jüri's Wife
Hendrik Toompere
Student Ott
Ene Järvis
Helena's Friend
Heino Mandri
Uncle Raul
Leida Sibul
Silvia's Mother
Hilda Koni
Silvia's Mother's Friend
Enn Kraam
RAI-Inspector
Vello Janson
RAI-Inspector
Väino Laes
Customer at the Mall
Merle Talvik
Clerk at the Mall
Paul Laasik
Lieutenant Kaseorg
Alice Talvik
Dog Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lembit Ulfsak
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Kuik, Andrey Dmitriev
- Original Score
- Tõnu Aare
- Original Title
- Keskea rõõmud
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lembit Ulfsak
Valentin Kuik, Andrey Dmitriev
Tõnu Aare
Nikolai Sharubin
Marju Juhkum, Ingrid Laos
Anne Alla
Department Leadership Roster
Lembit Ulfsak
Director
Marju Juhkum
Editor
Helve Halla
Costume Design
Anne Alla
Producer
Ingrid Laos
Editor
Priit Vaher
Production Design
Valentin Kuik
Writer
Nikolai Sharubin
Director of Photography
Andrey Dmitriev
Writer
Tõnu Aare
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Joys of Midlife about?
Five people who have recently reached middle-age are driving through Estonia to visit a famous witch-therapist to get rid of their problems. The somber-funny road movie gives a good overview of the life, people and daily problems in Estonia at the end of the Soviet period.
Who directed The Joys of Midlife?
The Joys of Midlife was directed by Lembit Ulfsak.
Who stars in The Joys of Midlife?
The principal cast of The Joys of Midlife includes Tõnu Kark, Maria Klenskaja, Kaie Mihkelson, Ülle Kaljuste, Lembit Ulfsak.
When was The Joys of Midlife released and how long is it?
The Joys of Midlife was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Joys of Midlife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Joys of Midlife was composed by Tõnu Aare.