A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
February 27, 1978
Original Title:
Reigi õpetaja
Alternate Titles:
Скорпион
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Production Companies:
Tallinnfilm
Production Countries:
Soviet Union
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 79
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 will become the touchstone for Lempelius' redemption.
Assistant Camera:
Tiit Vernik
Martti Veri
Assistant Director:
Väino Laes
Camera Operator:
Jaan Saar
Costume Design:
Hilda Kruusi
Director:
Jüri Müür
Director of Photography:
Mikhail Dorovatovskiy
Editor:
Sirje Haagel
First Assistant Director:
Toomas Vohu
Gaffer:
Roland Tiik
Makeup Artist:
Ellen Kallik
Music:
Eino Tamberg
Producer:
Raimund Felt
Production Design:
Halja Klaar
Screenplay:
Valentin Kuik
Set Decoration:
Heikki Halla
Sound:
Roman Sabsai
Story:
Aino Kallas
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