Veealused karid (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Veealused karid is a drama film directed by Viktor Nevezhin, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Tõnis Hoopkaup is the head of a fishing collective in Tagaranna, a village on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. On the day of his wedding to fishing engineer Riina, he receives two important presents – a new trawling net, which he hopes will help him sail past rival collectives, and a cigarette case with an anchor on it. The case reminds him of his soaring pre-war dreams, when he was in love with the daughter of the most powerful man in Tagaranna. But her hard-hearted father put paid to their wedding plans. Now the bookkeeper Lauer has moved into the old house with his sister Lidia, and Tõnis wants to get close to her, as close as he once was with his great love … The personal and professional misconduct of a functionary who risks foundering morals is at the centre of love triangle drama featuring a wealth of local colour and complex characters.
Who’s in it. Veealused karid stars Aksel Orav as Tõnis Hoopkaup, Agnessa Peterson as Riina Hoopkaup, Lia Laats as Lidia Lauer and Ants Eskola as Harald Lauer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Veealused karid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Veealused karid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veealused karid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Veealused karid (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Veealused karid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Veealused karid worth watching?
- Veealused karid 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 Veealused karid?
- Veealused karid stars Aksel Orav, Agnessa Peterson, Lia Laats and Ants Eskola.
- When was Veealused karid released?
- Veealused karid was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.