Original title: Elu ja armastus
International title: Life and Love
Country of production: Estonia
Length: 1h 58min
Director: Helen Takkin
Producers: Adeele Tähemaa, Kristian Taska, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken
Production companies: Taska Film, Apollo Film Productions
Screenplay: Martin Algus, Helen Takkin
Cinematography: Alvar Kõue, E.S.C.
Editing: Sander-Kalle Somma
Principal cast: Karolin Jürise, Mait Malmsten, Loviise Kapper, Ursel Tilk

In 1933, a young woman leaves her rural home to chase her dream of becoming a writer in the city. She takes job as a maid for a middle-aged printing house owner, who quickly starts pursuing her romantically. They marry, but his passionate declarations of love soon turn cold. As political tensions rise in the country, their love story unfolds in a divided society, revealing toxic behaviours and power games that start innocently but lead to dire consequences.