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Release Year2018
Runtime2h 26m
LanguageEstonian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
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DirectorHenrik Normann
WritersHenrik Normann, Kerdo Mölder
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLife on Gears
About Life on Gears
The childhood of Kerdo, the lead singer of the scandalous pop duo Respekt, was anything but rosy. Stepfathers struggling with alcoholism and a constant sense of homelessness have left their mark. His dream of becoming a famous singer is the only certainty that stays with him. But the life of an artist is full of obstacles and temptations. Only escaping into fantasies helps him survive. When his grandmother sacrifices her savings to bring his big dream even closer, he is consumed by an infernal euphoria. Yet, not even Paris can fulfill all his desires and demands. Reality keeps pulling Kerdo onto the wrong path. Somehow, finding fame, fortune, and love all at once seems impossible. Is it already too late to make the right choices? But what is "right" for anyone? Why was I born this way? There is only one Kerdo – but inside him, there is also God and the Devil! Who will win? Even the doctors at the psychiatric hospital don't understand.
Directed by Henrik Normann, Life on Gears leans on a strong ensemble — Veljo Reinik, Kait Kall, Liisu Krass — 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 comedy titles of 2018.
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