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
Külliki Saldre
as Herd Girl #2
Kadri Jäätma
as Herd Girl #3
Ago Saller
as Assistant Judge #1
Mikk Mikiver
as Paul Lempelius
Elle Kull
as Catharina Wycken
Tõnu Mikiver
as Jonas Kempe
Ita Ever
as Old Hag
Eili Sild
as Hostess
Siim Rulli
as Servant
Evald Aavik
as Bellman
Heino Mandri
as Judge
Merle Talvik
as Herd Girl #1
Väino Laes
as Servant
Crew
Aino Kallas
Story
Valentin Kuik
Screenplay
Roman Sabsai
Sound
Jüri Müür
Director
Sirje Haagel
Editor
Halja Klaar
Production Design
Mikhail Dorovatovskiy
Director of Photography
Raimund Felt
Producer
Hilda Kruusi
Costume Design
Eino Tamberg
Original Music Composer
Väino Laes
Assistant Director
Heikki Halla
Set Decoration