Set in a pagan Estonian village, this story follows peasants who use folk remedies and magic to survive harsh winters. In a world inhabited by spirits, werewolves, and the plague, the villagers are willing to steal or sell their souls to strange creatures made of wood and metal. Amidst this struggle, a young woman named Liina falls deeply in love with a man named Hans, though her feelings are not returned.
Directed and written by Rainer Sarnet, this film was the first of two listed in his career, followed by The Invisible Fight in 2023. It is an adaptation of the novel Rehepapp by Andrus Kivirähk and was produced by companies including Opus Film and Homeless Bob Production. The cast features Rea Lest as Liina and Jörgen Liik as Hans.
The production had a budget of 2 million USD. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 192 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher rating of 7.2/10 from 28 reviews.
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