Goodbye Soviet Union (2020)

Name: Goodbye Soviet Union
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2020
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Niklas Kouzmitchev, Nika Savolainen, Ülle Kaljuste, Tõnu Oja, Pääru Oja

1h 26m Estonia, Finland

Comedy Drama

Plot

Johannes, a premature baby born to a young single mother, navigates a tumultuous childhood marked by separation and a sense of being an outsider. As the Soviet Union crumbles, his life is further complicated by environmental factors that lead to early hair loss and an unexpected romance with a Chechen girl. This coming-of-age tale blends humor with poignant moments, capturing the essence of growing up amidst societal upheaval and personal challenges, while exploring the complexities of love and identity during a pivotal historical moment.

Cast

Niklas Kouzmitchev Nika Savolainen Ülle Kaljuste Tõnu Oja Pääru Oja Elene Baratashvili Jekaterina Linnamäe Dima Bespalov Sten Karpov Tatjana Manevskaja Viktor Lanberg Anne Reemann Piret Krumm Oleg Želudkov Kiiri Tamm