Pastor Paul Lempelius comes to the island of HIiumaa that seems to be like the world's end. While serving the pastorate of Reigi in spirit and in truth, Lempelius hopes to get rid of the burden of destiny. However, the local people favour pagan traditions and distrust the strict kingdom of God that Lempelius teaches them. The pastor's beautiful yet childless wife Catharina yearns for joy of life and tenderness that she won't receive from his husband. Instead, a young assistant pastor Jonas Kempe offers her his love. Their love, disregarding all laws, and the primal lifestyle of the islanders will become the touchstone for Lempelius' redemption.
Cast
Mikk Mikiver
Paul Lempelius
Elle Kull
Catharina Wycken
Tõnu Mikiver
Jonas Kempe
Evald Aavik
Bellman
Ita Ever
Old Hag
Eili Sild
Hostess
Merle Talvik
Herd Girl #1
Külliki Saldre
Herd Girl #2
Kadri Jäätma
Herd Girl #3
Liina Saari
Kitchen Maid
Väino Laes
Servant
Siim Rulli
Servant
Kalle Arula
Courier
Tiina Mets
Witch
Peet Raig
Representative of the Consistory
Heino Mandri
Judge
Ago Saller
Assistant Judge #1
Konstantin Kald
Assistant Judge #2
Crew
Jüri Müür
Director
Valentin Kuik
Screenplay
Aino Kallas
Story
Sirje Haagel
Editor
Mikhail Dorovatovskiy
Director of Photography
Toomas Vohu
First Assistant Director
Väino Laes
Assistant Director
Raimund Felt
Producer
Halja Klaar
Production Design
Jaan Saar
Camera Operator
Tiit Vernik
Assistant Camera
Martti Veri
Assistant Camera
Hilda Kruusi
Costume Design
Ellen Kallik
Makeup Artist
Roman Sabsai
Sound
Eino Tamberg
Original Music Composer
Heikki Halla
Set Decoration
Roland Tiik
Gaffer