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The Fencer
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The Fencer

2015-03-13 · 98 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · History

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice.

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Directors
Klaus Härö
Production companies
Kick Film, Making Movies, Allfilm
Countries
Germany, Estonia, Finland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,250,000

Top Cast

Märt AvandiMärt AvandiEndel
Ursula RataseppUrsula RataseppKadri
Hendrik ToompereHendrik ToomperePrincipal
Liisa KoppelLiisa KoppelMarta
Joonas KoffJoonas KoffJaan
Egert KadastuEgert KadastuToomas
Ann-Lisett RebaneAnn-Lisett RebaneLea
Elbe ReiterElbe ReiterTiiu
Jaak PrintsJaak PrintsPrincipal's Assistant
Kirill KäroKirill KäroAleksey
Lembit UlfsakLembit UlfsakJaan's Grandfather
Leida RammoLeida RammoDormitory Receptionist
Raimo PassRaimo PassOfficer
Erkki TikanErkki TikanOfficer
Maria AvdjuškoMaria AvdjuškoOfficial in Leningrad
Alina KarmazinaAlina KarmazinaArmenian Coach
Sergei TšerkassovSergei TšerkassovAnnouncer in Leningrad
Aleksandr OkunevAleksandr OkunevSecret Police Chief
Piret KaldaPiret KaldaJaan's Mother
Kaie MihkelsonKaie MihkelsonPost Office Clerk

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