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13/03/2015 Drama, History 1h 38m
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Overview

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.

  1. Klaus Härö

    Director

  2. Anna Heinämaa

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Märt Avandi

    Endel

  2. Ursula Ratasepp

    Kadri

  3. Hendrik Toompere

    Principal

  4. Liisa Koppel

    Marta

  5. Joonas Koff

    Jaan

  6. Egert Kadastu

    Toomas

  7. Ann-Lisett Rebane

    Lea

  8. Elbe Reiter

    Tiiu

  9. Jaak Prints

    Principal's Assistant

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Reviews

A review by badelf
Written by badelf on 2023-12-04
This post- WW II story is based on real life events. It is an historical film that is both life-affirming and heartwarming. The Fencer is Estonia's Karate Kid. So much so, that it's the best "feel good" movie I've seen in a quite a while.
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Status
Released

Original Language
Estonian

Budget
$2,250,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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