The Milkman of Mäeküla
1965 · 88 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama
A baron gives a poor peasant a well-paid job of a milkman but for reward he has to accept his beloved girl going to the mansion from time to time. Does the wealth outweigh the honor and conscience?
Directed by Leida Laius · Written by Voldemar Panso
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Jüri Järvet Tõnu Prillup -
Elle Eha Mari -
Ants Lauter Baron von Kremer -
Jüri Järvet Jr. Juku -
Lea Sild Anni -
Jaan Sammul Kuru-Jaan -
Evald Hermaküla Juhan -
Kaarel Karm Broken-hearted Man in the Tavern -
Ruut Tarmo -
Kalju Karask The First Suitor -
Helmut Vaag -
Lisl Lindau
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