Maher, a former political prisoner, an electrical engineer by profession, but an artist at heart, a man who starts a quest against the society, cultural norms and his family in order to stage the first original contemporary dance performance in Palestinian history.
The forces that want to remain part of the Soviet Union have presented an ultimatum to the Estonian government, while the Home Guard tries to keep order. The ultimatum is condemned by Alexander Yuryev and KGB General Oleg Kalugin.
Announcement of Estonia's national independence in the Supreme Council. The Moscow coup is accompanied by the emergence of Russian troops in Tallinn, the defence of the National Broadcasting TV building and the TV Tower.