Dirt in Your Face

Set in Estonia during the summer of 1987, this upcoming drama follows two competing young musicians, Mihkel and Hendrik. Seeking to impress a talent scout from Finland, the pair must travel across the country to reach a distant rock festival. Along with a group that includes Mihkel's secret love, Liisa, they face various obstacles and personal friction while living under the restrictive environment of Soviet rule.

The film is directed by Jaak Kilmi, following his previous works The Dissidents and The Shadow. Written by Martin Algus and produced by Kristian Taska, the project is a collaboration between production companies from Latvia, Finland, and Estonia. The cast features Timotheus Sammul as Mihkel Raud, Erik Hermaküla as Hendrik Sal-Saller, and Carolyn Veensalu as Liisa. Other roles are played by Erling Eding, Rudolfs Apse, and Simo Andre Kadastu. The movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.