The Pastor of Reigi
Reigi õpetaja
Release: 1978-02-27
·Runtime: 79m
Drama
Romance
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.
Production Countries
Soviet Union
Production Companies
Tallinnfilm
Cast
Väino Laes
as Servant
Siim Rulli
as Servant
Elle Kull
as Catharina Wycken
Ita Ever
as Old Hag
Külliki Saldre
as Herd Girl #2
Mikk Mikiver
as Paul Lempelius
Evald Aavik
as Bellman
Heino Mandri
as Judge
Ago Saller
as Assistant Judge #1
Tõnu Mikiver
as Jonas Kempe
Eili Sild
as Hostess
Merle Talvik
as Herd Girl #1
Kadri Jäätma
as Herd Girl #3
Crew
Eino Tamberg
Original Music Composer
Jüri Müür
Director
Hilda Kruusi
Costume Design
Heikki Halla
Set Decoration
Mikhail Dorovatovskiy
Director of Photography
Roman Sabsai
Sound
Raimund Felt
Producer
Halja Klaar
Production Design
Väino Laes
Assistant Director
Aino Kallas
Story
Sirje Haagel
Editor
Valentin Kuik
Screenplay