THE PASTOR OF REIGI (1978)

The Pastor of Reigi
Not Rated
The Pastor of Reigi
Drama, Romance
February 27, 1978
Estonian
1h 19m
Soviet Union
Tallinnfilm

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 & Characters

Mikk Mikiver

Paul Lempelius

Elle Kull

Catharina Wycken

Tõnu Mikiver

Jonas Kempe

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

Siim Rulli

Servant

Peet Raig

Representative of the Consistory

Ago Saller

Assistant Judge #1

Konstantin Kald

Assistant Judge #2

Crew

Jüri Müür

Director

Valentin Kuik

Screenplay

Eino Tamberg

Original Music Composer

Mikhail Dorovatovskiy

Director of Photography

Raimund Felt

Producer