It’s the summer of 1990. The Soviet Union is teetering on the verge of collapse, while the little Baltic nations struggle to take back their lost independence.
The Soviet Union`s basketball championship is set to begin on the backdrop of a deeply divided society.
The Estonian team Kalev faces a momentous decision. With Estonian independence seemingly within reach, a rising tide of public opinion
opposes the Estonian national team’s participation in the USSR’s championship. That would contradict the people’s aspirations for liberation.
As professional athletes, the team makes the unpopular choice.
The championship games start…
Starring: Mait Malmsten • Reimo Sagor • Priit Võigemast • Mihkel Kuusk
Director: Ove Musting • Screenwriter: Martin Algus • Ove Musting • Mehis Pihla
Producer: Pille Rünk • Maria Avdjushko • DoP: Rein Kotov • Editor: Jaak Ollino jun
Composer: Mihkel Zilmer • Sound Design: Matis Rei • Colorist: Margus Voll, CSI, ICG
Production: Allfilm • Ugri Film
Sound design: matisrei.com
VFX: frostfx.ee
Grading: Iconstudios.eu
