The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter is a drama film directed by Katrin Laur, running about 100 minutes. “A teenage girl learns fast and hard, how to survive in a disintegrating countryside family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A snapshot of one segment of Estonian present-day life, shown through the eyes of a child: 8 years old Lucia is leading a jolly and naughty Pippi-Longstocking-style life in a small town in Estonia. Her father Kaido, a graveyard keeper, can hardly provide for the family, her mother Maria is a drunk. Then the family receives an unexpected invitation to spend a week in Finland, in the house of the female pastor Sipra. This week will change everybody's life in unexpected ways...
Who’s in it. The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter stars Ülle Kaljuste as Anne, Kertu-Killu Grenman as Lucia, Esther Kõiv as Jacinta and Arvo Kukumägi as Joss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter worth watching?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter stars Ülle Kaljuste, Kertu-Killu Grenman, Esther Kõiv, Arvo Kukumägi and Rain Simmul.
- When was The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter released?
- The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.