“A tragic romance story, reborn in a rock musical style.”
Romeo & Julia is a landmark Estonian rock musical that first captured the nation's heart at its 2006 premiere. Based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, this modern reimagining transports the "star-crossed lovers" to a contemporary setting, replacing ancient swords with a clash of modern values and social classes. The story follows Romeo (a working-class youth) and Julia (the daughter of a wealthy banker) as they navigate a forbidden romance amidst a decades-long feud between their families. It is a powerful exploration of the struggle between true emotion and a material world, where a tragic end brings reconciliation only after it is too late to save the young lovers.
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Cast
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Kristjan Kasearu
Romeo
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Hele Kõrve
Julia
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Taavi Tõnisson
Ben
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Tarmo Männard
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Kaire Vilgats
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Tõnu Kilgas
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Andres Dvinjaninov Director
First release August 25, 2006
Production
Eesti Riiklik Nukuteater / Noorsooteater
Production
Languages
Original language
Estonian
Spoken on screen
Estonian
Release dates
Estonia · August 25, 2006
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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