Christmas in Vigala (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Christmas in Vigala is a drama and history film directed by Mark-Toomas Soosaar, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The Christmas of 1905 in Vigala is not a peaceful holiday. The manor house has just been pillaged during the peasant's revolt; the air is full of smoke of fire and there is the premonition of inevitable punishment. Bernhard Laipmann is a tenant farmer whose wife is asking him to leave home since her husband keeps drawing the attention of the authorities. Having doubts about leaving, Laipmann is inspired by endeavouring towards freedom and equality and alarmed by the violence of the revolution.
Who’s in it. Christmas in Vigala stars Evald Aavik as Bernhard Laipmann, Kersti Kreismann as Liisa Laipmann, Häli Saarm as Daughter Salme and Kadriann Soosaar as Daughter Alma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Christmas in Vigala has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas in Vigala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas in Vigala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas in Vigala (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas in Vigala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas in Vigala worth watching?
- Christmas in Vigala holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas in Vigala?
- Christmas in Vigala stars Evald Aavik, Kersti Kreismann, Häli Saarm, Kadriann Soosaar and Ants Jõgi.
- When was Christmas in Vigala released?
- Christmas in Vigala was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.