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The Class

The Class

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20077.41h 37m

Overview

An average guy of an Estonian high-school decides to defend his bullied classmate. This starts a war between him and the informal leader of the class.

Directed by Ilmar Raag
Written by Ilmar Raag, Pärt Uusberg, Lauri Pedaja
Produced by Riina Sildos
Box OfficeBudget: $146KRevenue: $4K

Top Cast

Vallo Kirs

Vallo Kirs

Kaspar

Pärt Uusberg

Pärt Uusberg

Joosep

Lauri Pedaja

Lauri Pedaja

Anders

Paula Solvak

Paula Solvak

Thea

Mikk Mägi

Mikk Mägi

Paul

Riina Ries

Riina Ries

Riina

Joonas Paas

Joonas Paas

Toomas

Kadi Metsla

Kadi Metsla

Kati

Triin Tenso

Triin Tenso

Kerli

Virgo Ernits

Virgo Ernits

Tiit

Themes & Keywords

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About The Class

The Class is a drama film released in 2007 exploring themes of high school, violence in schools, based on true story, school shooting. Directed by Ilmar Raag, it stars Vallo Kirs, Pärt Uusberg, Lauri Pedaja. An average guy of an Estonian high-school decides to defend his bullied classmate. This starts a war between him and the informal leader of the class.

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