Based on the story "The Pastor of Reigi" by Aino Kallas
Pastor Paul Lempelius comes to the island of HIiumaa that seems to be like the world's end. While serving the pastorate of Reigi in spirit and in truth, Lempelius hopes to get rid of the burden of destiny. However, the local people favour pagan traditions and distrust the strict kingdom of God that Lempelius teaches them. The pastor's beautiful yet childless wife Catharina yearns for joy of life and tenderness that she won't receive from his husband. Instead, a young assistant pastor Jonas Kempe offers her his love. Their love, disregarding all laws, and the primal lifestyle of the islanders ...
Director: Jüri Müür
Production Firm(s) | Tallinnfilm |
Color | bw |
Sound | sound |
Film Category | Feature film, Full length feature |
Genre | Drama |
Text / Dialogue | Estonian |
Dubbing | Russian |
Duration | 78:38 |
Director | Jüri Müür |
Screenwriter | Valentin Kuik |
Cinematographer | Mihhail Dorovatovski |
Art Director | Halja Klaar |
Costume Designer | Hilda Kruusi |
Composer | Eino Tamberg |
Editor | Sirje Haagel |
Content Editor | Arvo Vallikivi |
Writer of Adapted Work | Aino Kallas |
Managing Director | Raimund Felt |
Paul Lempelius
Catharina Wycken
Jonas Kempe
Bell ringer
Old woman
Housewife