A Friend of Mine (2011)
Overview
Mati, a 70-year-old bibliophile, cannot cope with his wife's death. As loneliness and indifference overrun his thoughts, he contemplates suicide until he meets a younger man who sparks his interest in life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | et |
| Popularity | 0.021428571428571432 |
Directed By
Mart Kivastik
Crew
Mart Kivastik
Mart Kivastik
Anneli Ahven
Jarkko T. Laine
Tambet Tasuja
Toomas Hõrak
Eve Valme
Tarvo Schmeimann
Ivo Felt
Kristian Miilen
Anu Konze
Harmo Kallaste
Ralf Siig
Taivo Tenso
Kristian Miilen
Katrin Sipelgas
Killu Mägi
Rein Pruul
Tanel Velli-Vällik
Katrin Karilaid
Ermo Säks
Siim Saarsen
Toni Pasanen
Riku Roimu
Urmas Elerina
Martin Tennokene
Volmer Kliimand
Henri Savitski
Meelis Veeremets
Ardo Ran Varres
TOP CAST
Aarne Üksküla
Mati
Aleksander Eelmaa
Sass
Rita Raave
Ruth
Harriet Toompere
Mari
Ingmar-Erik Kiviloo
Karl
Markus Luik
Tõnn
Merle Jääger
Mati's Wife
Tõnu Oja
Doctor
Raivo Adlas
Head of Department
Sulev Teppart
Psychatrist
Ursula Ratasepp
Nurse
Andres Keil
Pervert
Sandra Kurs
Girl in the Library
Liina Olesk
Girl in the Library's Friend
Keiro Jääger
Computer Boy #1
Andero Avastu
Computer Boy #2
Ingmar Mõtsmees
Junkie Boy
Kaia Beilmann
Junkie Girl
Maive Suurmägi
Ambulance Doctor
Igor Parveots
Ambulance Doctor
Ago Kõrgvee
Ambulance Doctor
Deili Aavik
Police Officer
Jaan Mürk
Police Officer
Helve Paales
Pharmacist
Varju Kõlli
Cashier
Ermo Säks
Juss
Andres Redi
Innkeeper
Maarja Jakobson
Reception Staff
Piret Simson
Reception Staff
Indrek Kalda
Bus Driver
Kerri Terasmees
Florist
Enn Tegova
Concert Attendant (uncredited)
Katrin Pärn
Concert Attendant (uncredited)
Liisi Koikson
Hospital Staff (uncredited)
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