Juvenile Inspektor: The Shadow Over Jõhvi

Set in Soviet-occupied Estonia, this mystery thriller follows a boy struggling with a fractured family and the pressures of state control. As he navigates an environment of betrayal and government propaganda, he discovers a connection between political oppression and ancient myths. He eventually learns that his ancestry may be the deciding factor in his survival or his downfall.

The film was directed by Pasha Alex, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Estelle Lesault and H.P. Lovecraft. This production was a collaboration between the United States and Estonia and was produced by 8v8NtS. The cast features Ella Bardot as Juvenile Inspektor Ella, Oleksiy Horbunov as the Militia Major, and Raimo Pass as the Pastor. Other roles include Aleksandr Ivashkevich as the Militia Captain, Maxim Pokrovsky as the Father, and Bruno Jänes as KGB Major Bruno. In total, the movie credits 78 cast members and 125 crew members. The final runtime is 90 minutes.