Awakening(1990)
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Awakening Synopsis
It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport thousands of Estonian families, asleep in their homes, to Siberia. The Stalinist regime is ready to treat people like animals.
Awakening (1990) is a drama and history film directed by Jüri Sillart, released on February 22, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Tõnu Kark, Sulev Luik, Kaljo Kiisk and Maria Klenskaja. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jüri Sillart
- Writers:
- Rein Saluri
- Cinematographer:
- Mait Mäekivi
- Production:
- Tallinnfilm
- Status:
- Released
Awakening Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tõnu Kark
as Voldemar Rass
Sulev Luik
as City Man
Kaljo Kiisk
as Jaan
Maria Klenskaja
as City Woman
Ülle Kaljuste
as Aliide
Väino Laes
as Arnold
Arvo Kukumägi
as Kaarel Peterson
Anne Paluver
as Salme Peterson
Jaan Rekkor
as Peeter Kängsepp
Mati Klooren
as Richardi Sass
Katrin Kohv
as Linda
Feliks Kark
as Ants Tammemets
Key crew
Directed by Jüri Sillart, written by Rein Saluri.
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Awakening Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Awakening – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awakening online?
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Awakening (1990) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Awakening?
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The main cast of Awakening (1990) includes Tõnu Kark, Sulev Luik, Kaljo Kiisk, Maria Klenskaja and Ülle Kaljuste. The film was directed by Jüri Sillart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Awakening released?
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Awakening was released on February 22, 1990 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Awakening worth watching?
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Awakening (1990) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.