Living Images (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Living Images is a notable film directed by Hardi Volmer.

What it’s about. The main character, Helmi, is born into the house of Baron von Strandmann in Old-Town Tallinn, in 1908. The only thing that she knows for sure about her past is that her mother was an Estonian servant girl. Everything else is a discovery during a life that runs the course of a century - a life that has quite a lot of surprises in store for Helmi. In this house she finds happiness and suffering, passion and disappointment. She grows up alongside young Erik and waits for her big love to blossom. But one floor down lives projectionist Julius - a man who is far from indifferent when it comes to Helmi. All of the biggest historical events of the century leave their mark on the house. Its hardwood floors have born soldiers' gruff boots and gentleman's shiny oxfords. Its walls have held the fates of people from far and near, foreigners and locals. Helmi's home becomes a German salon, a revolution museum, and a working class commune. And as freedom comes, real estate crooks start sniffing ...

Who’s in it. Living Images stars Guido Kangur, Ita Ever as Helmi, Priit Võigemast as Julius / Julius' Dad and Hendrik Toompere Jr. Jr. as Erik / Paul / Mihhail / Mihkel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Living Images has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living Images page.