Uphill (2026-01-27)

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Ambitious Madleen and carefree creative spirit Hugo embark on a symbolic journey up the mountain of success, exposing the tension between societal pressure and self-fulfillment. While Madleen strives to meet society’s expectations and achieve a high-status career, Hugo chooses to move through life at his own pace, guided by creativity rather than external expectations. The film invites the audience to reflect on the choices young adults face in a success-driven society and to question the decisions we make and the values we prioritize in life.

Directed By: Simona Väär

Star Cast: Helena Järg , Johannes Thor Urke , Kristo Ukanis , Risto Kappet ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 9m
Popularity: 0.1554
Language: et

Budget: $545
Revenue: $0

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career identity mountain symbolism coming of age mental health youth culture perfectionist burnout carefree young adult painter as artist dreamlike achievement expectations short film student film inner conflict psychological drama drama pressure gen z overthinking creative visual metaphor inner journey today's society

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Helena Järg

Madleen

Johannes Thor Urke

Hugo

Kristo Ukanis

Company Executive

Risto Kappet

It Specialist

Merike Adelson Värik

Teacher

Hillar Käsper

Elderly Man

Lorete Müürsepp

Best Friend

Kerli Lina

Counselor

Raili Laiv

Mother

Marika Raudsoo

Grandmother

Kristina Sokol

Colleague

Margarita Källo

Colleague

Martin Mägi

Colleague

Joonas Õiesaar

Colleague

Leonhard Kõuhkna

Child

Lisell Sildver

Child

Agnessa Arna

Child

Uphill (2026-01-27)

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