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Calorie Rating: 13
Released: 2026-01-27
Running Time: 9 Minutes
Budget: 545
Studios: Kinomaja Filmikool,


Ambitious Madleen and carefree creative spirit Hugo embark on a symbolic journey up the mountain of success, exposing the tension between societal pressure and self-fulfillment. While Madleen strives to meet society’s expectations and achieve a high-status career, Hugo chooses to move through life at his own pace, guided by creativity rather than external expectations. The film invites the audience to reflect on the choices young adults face in a success-driven society and to question the decisions we make and the values we prioritize in life.

Director / Directors

Helis Hiibus
First Assistant Director


Cast

Helena Järg
Character: Madleen
Johannes Thor Urke
Character: Hugo
Kristo Ukanis
Character: Company Executive

Risto Kappet
Character: It Specialist
Merike Adelson Värik
Character: Teacher
Hillar Käsper
Character: Elderly Man

Lorete Müürsepp
Character: Best Friend
Kerli Lina
Character: Counselor
Raili Laiv
Character: Mother

Marika Raudsoo
Character: Grandmother
Kristina Sokol
Character: Colleague
Margarita Källo
Character: Colleague

Martin Mägi
Character: Colleague
Joonas Õiesaar
Character: Colleague
Leonhard Kõuhkna
Character: Child

Lisell Sildver
Character: Child
Agnessa Arna
Character: Child


Production and Crew

Helis Hiibus
Director of Photography

Kaire Russ
Producer
Kristen Norden
Sound Mixer
Paul Klooren
Sound Assistant

Simona Väär
Production Design
Loore Sikk
Art Direction
Simone Kräkel
Set Designer

Simona Väär
Casting Director
Liina Särkinen
Creative Consultant

Elsa Valle
Production Assistant
Meelis Mikker
Camera Supervisor
Lauri Laasik
Editorial Consultant

Oskar Maasikas
Sound Designer