
In One Hundred Years in May
History · Drama
Overview
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Top Cast


Jüri Krjukov
Jüri Krjukov
Viktor Kingisepp
Jüri Krjukov
Viktor Kingisepp


Jaan Rekkor
Jaan Rekkor
Jaan Kreuks
Jaan Rekkor
Jaan Kreuks


Arvo Kukumägi
Arvo Kukumägi
Linkhorst
Arvo Kukumägi
Linkhorst


Sulev Luik
Sulev Luik
Estonian Poet
Sulev Luik
Estonian Poet


Evgeny Filatov
Evgeny Filatov
Russian Poet
Evgeny Filatov
Russian Poet


Kärt Kross-Merilo
Kärt Kross-Merilo
Juliana Telman
Kärt Kross-Merilo
Juliana Telman


Angelina Semjonova
Angelina Semjonova
Salomonia Telman
Angelina Semjonova
Salomonia Telman


Kaarin Raid
Kaarin Raid
Telmans' Mother
Kaarin Raid
Telmans' Mother


Evald Hermaküla
Evald Hermaküla
State Comptroller Oinas
Evald Hermaküla
State Comptroller Oinas


Maria Klenskaja
Maria Klenskaja
Alma Oinas
Maria Klenskaja
Alma Oinas
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