# Truth and Justice (2019)

> An austere Estonian rural epic follows a farmer whose dream of mastering the land and securing his family’s future hardens into ruinous obsession.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/408452

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Tanel Toom
- Cast: Priit Loog, Ester Kuntu, Priit Võigemast, Maiken Pius, Simeoni Sundja, Indrek Sammul, Marika Vaarik, Maria Ehrenberg
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5593384/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, melancholic, oppressive, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and sacrifice set against the harsh realities of rural life.

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