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In the final weeks of the existence of the Soviet empire, a number of unusual films were released. In this wry Estonian comedy, a woman with an unusual talent for mimicry which eventually earns her a career on the radio between WWII and the Russian resettlement of that country (with a corresponding deportation of millions of Estonians to Siberia). In an absurd fashion, her self-generate sound effects help her get out of all sorts of scrapes with the authorities. When those fail, her incredible nonchalance succeeds. By the end of the film, it becomes clear that she has bestowed her inimitable imitative gift on her newborn son, as well.
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How long is A Man Who Never Was?
A Man Who Never Was has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed A Man Who Never Was?
A Man Who Never Was was directed by Peeter Simm and released in 1990.
What genre is A Man Who Never Was?
A Man Who Never Was is a Drama film (1990).
Who stars in A Man Who Never Was?
The cast of A Man Who Never Was includes Katri Khorma, Tõnu Kilgas, Jüri Krjukov, Rita Raave, Tõnu Raadik.
What is the TMDB rating for A Man Who Never Was?
A Man Who Never Was has a TMDB rating of 4.0/10 based on 5 votes.
