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Awakening

19901h 47mJüri Sillart
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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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.

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DeportationForced LabourSiberia

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What is Awakening (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in Awakening?

Awakening stars Tõnu Kark (Voldemar Rass), Sulev Luik (City Man), Kaljo Kiisk (Jaan), Maria Klenskaja (City Woman), Ülle Kaljuste (Aliide). The film was directed by Jüri Sillart.

How long is Awakening?

Awakening has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

Is Awakening worth watching?

Awakening holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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