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Uphill (2026)
Directed by Simona Väär
“How far can you climb before you lose yourself?”
Drama · 9m
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.
Cast
H
Helena Järg
Madleen
J
Johannes Thor Urke
Hugo
K
Kristo Ukanis
Company Executive
R
Risto Kappet
It Specialist
M
Merike Adelson Värik
Teacher
H
Hillar Käsper
Elderly Man
L
Lorete Müürsepp
Best Friend
K
Kerli Lina
Counselor
R
Raili Laiv
Mother
M
Marika Raudsoo
Grandmother
K
Kristina Sokol
Colleague
M
Margarita Källo
Colleague
Crew
- Director
- Simona Väär
- Writer
- Simona Väär
- Director of Photography
- Helis Hiibus
- Editor
- Helis Hiibus
- Producer
- Kaire Russ
Details
- Original title
- Edu mägi
- Release date
- 2026-01-27
- Runtime
- 9m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- ET
- Spoken languages
- Estonian
- Countries
- Estonia
- Production
- Kinomaja Filmikool
- Budget
- $545