Private Project

Love and Toil

The two farmsteads of the Robberˊs Hill (Vargamäe) - Mäe and Oru - have been in conflict with each other since the days of youth of their old masters. Although both farmsteads are now in the hands of younger generation, their mutual resentment has not disappeared. The old masters can not make peace with each other even in their last days. Conflict is instigated by the fact that Oru has no suitable heir. After all, the old of the Robberˊs Hill are convinced that it is the farmstead that must last even if man dies. Next to the old there is the youth of the Robberˊs Hill, struggling with work, life and love, just like in old days. Yet, one of them is seeing the hard work in the marshes and fields of the Robberˊs Hill, his so-called voluntary toil, as a redemption in his failed life. One year follows another. People come, change and go but the Robberˊs Hill remains unchanged.

The film is based on Part V of the novel "Truth and Justice" by A.H. Tammsaare.

  • Ingrid Ulst
    Director
  • Tarmo Kruus
    Writer
  • Ingrid Ulst
    Producer
  • Meelis Vahtramäe
    Key Cast
    "Andres"
  • Marek Ranne
    Key Cast
    "Indrek"
  • Aivar Natus
    Key Cast
    "Pearu"
  • Kent Joosep
    Key Cast
    "Ott"
  • Merike Torm
    Key Cast
    "Tiina"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Armastus ja sunnitöö
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Estonia
  • Country of Filming:
    Estonia
  • Language:
    Estonian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ingrid Ulst

INGRID ULST (born March 26, 1977)
is a cultural organizer, director, writer and actress.

She is the founder and creative director of Alle-Saija Teatritalu – a small country theatre with its own theatre house and the group of actors. She studies acting and directing at the Polygon Theatre School (class of 2022, course supervisor Tamur Tohver). She has directed 25 theatre productions and written a number of plays, many of which for her own productions. She has participated as an actress in several theatre productions by other directors. Together with folk musician Annika Rahnu she has composed the music for 5 theatre productions and her own movie debute "Love and Toil". Next to theatrical activities Ingrid is involved in musical projects in cooperation with Annika Rahnu and Aivar Natus. Currently, their first album containing Estonian gypsy music composed by Annika Rahnu is underway. More information about the creative work of Ingrid Ulst is available at: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrid_Ulst

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