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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 06m
LanguageEstonian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorArvo Kruusement
WritersVladimir Valutskiy
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Woman Heats the Sauna
About A Woman Heats the Sauna
The story is about a woman, who has to heat up the company's sauna, because the bosses want to entertain foreign visitors. The sauna is situated in a small village where her ex-husband is from, and an old aunt of his is still living. In addition to having to face her bosses she also has to face her past.
Directed by Arvo Kruusement, A Woman Heats the Sauna leans on a strong ensemble — Ita Ever, Aarne Üksküla, Katrin Välbe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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