Werewolf

Werewolf

1969 · 70 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Romance

There are three children growing at Tammaru farm - one boy, Margus; and two orphan girls, Mari and Tiina. Margus' parents want him to marry Mari instead of Tiina as she is more their kind. Hotblooded Tiina is completely different from them and her mother was once executed for being a witch. Thinking that Tiina has bewitched Margus, Mari starts to publicly accuse her stepsister of being a werewolf.

Directed by Leida Laius · Written by Leida Laius

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Ene Rämmeld Tiina
Malle Klaassen Mari
Evald Hermaküla Margus
Arnold Sikkel Master of Tammaru
Evi Rauer Mistress of Tammaru
Elsa Ratassepp Grandmother
Voldemar Paavel Servant Jaanus
Doris Kareva Young Tiina
Külli Song Young Mari
Rein Valter Young Margus
Siina Üksküla Tiina's Mother
Leonhard Merzin Jass

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