Helena Järg
Madleen
"How far can you climb before you lose yourself?"
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
Writer
Helena Järg
Madleen
Johannes Thor Urke
Hugo
Kristo Ukanis
Company Executive
Risto Kappet
It Specialist
Merike Adelson Värik
Teacher
Hillar Käsper
Elderly Man
Lorete Müürsepp
Best Friend
Kerli Lina
Counselor
Raili Laiv
Mother
Marika Raudsoo
Grandmother
Kristina Sokol
Colleague
Margarita Källo
Colleague
Martin Mägi
Colleague
Joonas Õiesaar
Colleague
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