The Vacationers

Suvitajad

When troublesome summer guests from Tallinn disrupt Ärni's farm, chaos ensues, but amid the madness, everyone finds themselves, and Ärni rediscovers the charm of island life.

2023

Comedy

The Vacationers

Suvitajad

When troublesome summer guests from Tallinn disrupt Ärni's farm, chaos ensues, but amid the madness, everyone finds themselves, and Ärni rediscovers the charm of island life.

2023

Comedy

Description

Based on the short story by Juhan Smuul, the Estonian feature film The Vacationers is a summer comedy full of genuine passion and catching laughter. The legendary story unfolding on the island of Muhu, was defiantly moved by the film creators to the present day, as the characters created by Smuul are truly timeless. Since the catch leaves much to be desired, fisherman Ärni decides to rent out rooms to summer residents during the celebration of Midsummer. This is a great plan, but it seems that Sohvia, her husband Johan, their son Juunior, the beautiful Erna – Sohvia’s sister, and her businessman boyfriend Ivo, who arrive at the picturesque farm on Muhu, will cause a lot of trouble for the owners. At first glance, it becomes clear to Ärni and his wife Laine that this company simply will not work together. The summer residents from the capital are filled with a sense of self-importance and require special treatment, but under the glossy facade lurk secrets that are revealed one by one as the scandal progresses. Locals, involuntarily drawn into the quarrels of the city dwellers, discover with amazement that there is also something to complain about in their own lives. The closer to Midsummer’s Eve, the more intrigue there is and the funnier the misunderstandings become – and along with the holiday’s grandiose bonfire, passions that are already hard to restrain flare up, too.

Description

Based on the short story by Juhan Smuul, the Estonian feature film The Vacationers is a summer comedy full of genuine passion and catching laughter. The legendary story unfolding on the island of Muhu, was defiantly moved by the film creators to the present day, as the characters created by Smuul are truly timeless. Since the catch leaves much to be desired, fisherman Ärni decides to rent out rooms to summer residents during the celebration of Midsummer. This is a great plan, but it seems that Sohvia, her husband Johan, their son Juunior, the beautiful Erna – Sohvia’s sister, and her businessman boyfriend Ivo, who arrive at the picturesque farm on Muhu, will cause a lot of trouble for the owners. At first glance, it becomes clear to Ärni and his wife Laine that this company simply will not work together. The summer residents from the capital are filled with a sense of self-importance and require special treatment, but under the glossy facade lurk secrets that are revealed one by one as the scandal progresses. Locals, involuntarily drawn into the quarrels of the city dwellers, discover with amazement that there is also something to complain about in their own lives. The closer to Midsummer’s Eve, the more intrigue there is and the funnier the misunderstandings become – and along with the holiday’s grandiose bonfire, passions that are already hard to restrain flare up, too.

Description

Based on the short story by Juhan Smuul, the Estonian feature film The Vacationers is a summer comedy full of genuine passion and catching laughter. The legendary story unfolding on the island of Muhu, was defiantly moved by the film creators to the present day, as the characters created by Smuul are truly timeless. Since the catch leaves much to be desired, fisherman Ärni decides to rent out rooms to summer residents during the celebration of Midsummer. This is a great plan, but it seems that Sohvia, her husband Johan, their son Juunior, the beautiful Erna – Sohvia’s sister, and her businessman boyfriend Ivo, who arrive at the picturesque farm on Muhu, will cause a lot of trouble for the owners. At first glance, it becomes clear to Ärni and his wife Laine that this company simply will not work together. The summer residents from the capital are filled with a sense of self-importance and require special treatment, but under the glossy facade lurk secrets that are revealed one by one as the scandal progresses. Locals, involuntarily drawn into the quarrels of the city dwellers, discover with amazement that there is also something to complain about in their own lives. The closer to Midsummer’s Eve, the more intrigue there is and the funnier the misunderstandings become – and along with the holiday’s grandiose bonfire, passions that are already hard to restrain flare up, too.

About

Released

2023

Released

2023

Released

2023

Released

2023

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Details

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast, crew

Director

Ergo Kuld

Director

Ergo Kuld

Director

Ergo Kuld

Director

Ergo Kuld

Starring

Kaire Vilgats, Meelis Rämmeld, Pääru Oja, Ago Anderson, Eva Koldits, Kristel Elling, Lauri Nebel, Adele Taska, Robert Klein jt

Starring

Kaire Vilgats, Meelis Rämmeld, Pääru Oja, Ago Anderson, Eva Koldits, Kristel Elling, Lauri Nebel, Adele Taska, Robert Klein jt

Starring

Kaire Vilgats, Meelis Rämmeld, Pääru Oja, Ago Anderson, Eva Koldits, Kristel Elling, Lauri Nebel, Adele Taska, Robert Klein jt

Starring

Kaire Vilgats, Meelis Rämmeld, Pääru Oja, Ago Anderson, Eva Koldits, Kristel Elling, Lauri Nebel, Adele Taska, Robert Klein jt

Producers

Kristian Taska, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken, Armin Karu

Producers

Kristian Taska, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken, Armin Karu

Producers

Kristian Taska, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken, Armin Karu

Producers

Kristian Taska, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken, Armin Karu

Scriptwriter

Martin Algus

Scriptwriter

Martin Algus

Scriptwriter

Martin Algus

Scriptwriter

Martin Algus

Editors

Ergo Kuld

Editors

Ergo Kuld

Editors

Ergo Kuld

Editors

Ergo Kuld

Cinematographer

Ergo Kuld

Cinematographer

Ergo Kuld

Cinematographer

Ergo Kuld

Cinematographer

Ergo Kuld

Logline

When troublesome summer guests from Tallinn disrupt Ärni's farm, chaos ensues, but amid the madness, everyone finds themselves, and Ärni rediscovers the charm of island life.

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