Smile at Last(1985)
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Smile at Last Synopsis
16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children. Only gradually does she develop a sense for the similarly difficult fates of her fellow sufferers, who have long forgotten how to cry. She even falls in love for the first time, not with her self-appointed “protector” Tauri, but with the rough-mannered Robi.
Smile at Last (1985) is a drama and family film directed by Leida Laius, released on November 28, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Monika Raide, Hendrik Toompere, Tauri Tallermaa and Katrin Tamleht. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Leida Laius
- Writers:
- Silvia Rannamaa, Marina Sheptunova, Lauri Kärk
- Producers:
- Ants Tomband
- Cinematographer:
- Arvo Iho
- Composer:
- Lepo Sumera
- Production:
- Tallinnfilm
- Status:
- Released
Smile at Last (1985) Trailer
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Smile at Last Cast & Crew
Main cast
Monika Raide
as Mari
Hendrik Toompere
as Robi
Tauri Tallermaa
as Tauri
Katrin Tamleht
as Katrin
- Kerttu Aaving
Kerttu Aaving
as Kerttu
Edith-Helen Kuusk
as Melita
Siiri Sisask
as Siiri
- Janika Kalmus
Janika Kalmus
as Anne
Helle Kuningas
as Teacher
Mari Lill
as Robi's Mother
Evald Hermaküla
as Mari's Father
Eduard Tinn
as Tauri's Father
Key crew
Directed by Leida Laius, written by Silvia Rannamaa, Marina Sheptunova and Lauri Kärk, produced by Ants Tomband.
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Smile at Last Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 15 ratings.
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Smile at Last – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smile at Last online?
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Who stars in Smile at Last?
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The main cast of Smile at Last (1985) includes Monika Raide, Hendrik Toompere, Tauri Tallermaa, Katrin Tamleht and Kerttu Aaving. The film was directed by Leida Laius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smile at Last released?
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Smile at Last was released on November 28, 1985 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Smile at Last worth watching?
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Smile at Last (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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