Smile at Last (1985)
16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children. Only gradually does she develop a sense for the similarly difficult fates of her fellow sufferers, who have long forgotten how to cry. She even falls in love for the first time, not with her self-appointed “protector” Tauri, but with the rough-mannered Robi.
Cast
- Monika Raide - Mari
- Hendrik Toompere - Robi
- Tauri Tallermaa - Tauri
- Katrin Tamleht - Katrin
- Kerttu Aaving - Kerttu
- Edith-Helen Kuusk - Melita
- Siiri Sisask - Siiri
- Janika Kalmus - Anne
- Helle Kuningas - Teacher
- Mari Lill - Robi's Mother
Screenplay
- Silvia Rannamaa (Novel)
- Marina Sheptunova (Screenplay)
- Lauri Kärk (Script Editor)
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Addiction and Recovery, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
jealousy, based on novel or book, homesickness, suicide attempt, alcoholism, sorrow, woman director, teenage diary, mother son relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smile at Last about?
- 16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children. Only gradually does she develop a sense for the similarly difficult fates of her fellow sufferers, who have long forgotten how to cry. She even falls in love for the first time, not with her self-appointed “protector” Tauri, but with the rough-mannered Robi.
- Who directed Smile at Last?
- Smile at Last was directed by Leida Laius.
- Who stars in Smile at Last?
- Smile at Last stars Monika Raide, Hendrik Toompere, Tauri Tallermaa, Katrin Tamleht, Kerttu Aaving, Edith-Helen Kuusk.
- How long is Smile at Last?
- Smile at Last has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Smile at Last?
- Smile at Last is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Smile at Last produced?
- Smile at Last was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Smile at Last?
- The themes of Smile at Last include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Addiction and Recovery, Touching Family Stories.