Morten

Morten is a drama that uses magical realism to tell the story of a teenage boy struggling with social isolation. While his classmates come from wealthy backgrounds and enjoy expensive trips, Morten lives in a decaying family farmhouse. He finds comfort in photography using a camera given to him by his grandfather. His perspective on life shifts when he meets two different girls, a street artist named Miia and a mysterious girl from the marshland named Emilie, leading him to navigate the complexities of early romance and a changing environment.

The film was directed by Ivan Pavljutškov and is the second feature in his career following White Square from 2012. Produced by Fralita Films and Kopli Kinokompanii, it is a joint production between Estonia and Lithuania. The screenplay was written by Reeli Reinaus and produced by Anneli Ahven. The cast is led by Tõru Kannimäe in the title role, alongside Emili Rohumaa as Emilie and Helena Maria Reisner as Miia. Other supporting roles are played by Andres Mähar, Külli Teetamm, and Konrad Kose. The production involved a credited crew of 98 people and has a total runtime of 100 minutes.