The film tells the story of the last Estonian family, who did not want to eat potatoes despite their hunger. The father takes it upon himself to solve the problem and before long the dining table is full again. But at what price and for how long?
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Cast
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Miika Pihlak
Jass
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Marion Tammet
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Helvin Kaljula
Father
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Anneli Rahkema
Mother
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Frida Jantson-Köstner
Liisi
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Elias Altermann
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Andres Tabun
Rein
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Tõnis Pill
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Katariina Aule Director · Sven-Sander Paas Writer Karl-Robert Kurm Cinematographer
First release December 9, 2022 · Produced in Estonia · Original title Nälg
Production
Baltic Film and Media School
Production
Estonia
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Original title
Nälg
Original language
Estonian
Spoken on screen
Estonian
Release dates
Estonia · December 9, 2022
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No release date listed for United States.
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