REVIEW
Liis (Grete Konksi)
On the Big Screen
Karin (Piret Krumm)
KIDS are ALR It is not often that an Estonian film offers a fast-paced youth comedy based on inescapable youth conflicts and crises that would attract a cinema audience among teenagers. Youth is a critical time, full of different kinds of exploration, where hormones dominate.
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oung people dive into mellow summer nights in order to discover their truth, answers, and the burning pleasures of desire. The comedy Kids of the Night is directed by Priit Pääsuke and the story deals with teenage journeys, including three sisters and their personal confusing issues that are disentangled during one night. This modern and optimistic adventure is accompanied by inviting neon lights, irresistible electronic music, and the protagonists struggling with heartache.
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The middle-aged fathers and mothers are left passively in the background of this story. Kids of the Night addresses various teen topics; embarrassing romantic conversations at parties, a tough time at school, or working for a demanding company. These issues are reflected by three young women – the youngest sister, bellicose Jane (Alice Siil); Liis (Grete Konksi) who is about to enter university, and the oldest sister Karin (Piret Krumm) who has fallen for her boss. Besides the three sisters, there are lots of disobedient supporting characters in the film,
Kids of the Night By Ralf Sauter First published in Postimees
