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The Ideal Landscape (1981): Cast

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The Ideal Landscape is a 1981 drama directed by Peeter Simm, starring Arvo Kukumägi as Commissioner Mait Kukemeri, Tõnu Kark and Aarne Üksküla. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Ideal Landscape (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Peeter Simm
Genre
Drama
Original language
Estonian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Ideal Landscape About?

The premise of The Ideal Landscape without spoilers.

In post‑World II Estonia, Young Communist League activist Mait Kukemeri arrives at the Metsa collective farm riding in a travelling cinema truck. As commissar of the spring sowing he must rally the workers to the fields despite flooding that soaks boots and sinks machinery. Farm head Harald Tuvikene stalls, defending his peasant experience against absurd central orders. Kukemeri is forced to choose between doing what is right and obeying party demands to advance his career.

The Ideal Landscape Themes & Keywords

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  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Ideal Landscape Cast & Characters

Arvo Kukumägi leads the cast as Commissioner Mait Kukemeri, with Tõnu Kark as Chairman Harald Tuvike and Aarne Üksküla as Liina's Father. Directed by Peeter Simm; 29 actors are credited in all.

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More from Peeter Simm

More films directed by Peeter Simm: Georg, A Man Who Never Was, Dance Around the Steam Boiler and Arabella, the Pirate’s Daughter.

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The Ideal Landscape Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Идеальный пейзаж” and “Что посеешь...”.

Also known as
  • Идеальный пейзаж
  • Что посеешь...

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The Ideal Landscape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ideal Landscape, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ideal Landscape?

The Ideal Landscape runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Ideal Landscape released?

The Ideal Landscape was released on April 20, 1981.

Who directed The Ideal Landscape?

The Ideal Landscape was directed by Peeter Simm.

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Who is in the cast of The Ideal Landscape?

The Ideal Landscape stars Arvo Kukumägi as Commissioner Mait Kukemeri, Tõnu Kark as Chairman Harald Tuvike and Aarne Üksküla as Liina's Father, among 29 credited actors.

Does The Ideal Landscape have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ideal Landscape has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ideal Landscape in?

The original language of The Ideal Landscape is Estonian.

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