Magnus
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Kadri Kousaar
Merle Jaager
Mart Laisk
Kristjan Kasearu
Kerli Toim
Marika Korolev
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Magnus is a sensitive boy growing up in a family where no one really cares about him. He also suffers from a lung disease that is said to be fatal and plays bizarre games with death. However, twelve years later, Magnus is cured by developments in science but his death-wish still hovers in his mind. When adult Magnus makes his second suicide attempt, his father's seems to finally acknowledge that his son is troubled. He tries to teach Magnus some life lessons and convince him to go on living, resulting in a shocking conclusion.
Director
Kadri Kousaar
Film Details
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Latvia February 8, 2008
Inspired by true events.
Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 16-27, 2007.
Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Flash Forward) October 4-12, 2007.
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Sturm und Drang) January 23-February 3, 2008.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 22-June 15, 2008.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 25-October 10, 2008.
color
Dolby
dialogue Estonian
Feature directorial debut for Kadri Kousaar.
Released in Latvia February 8, 2008
