Uphill
Ambitious Madleen and carefree creative spirit Hugo embark on a symbolic journey up the mountain of success, exposing the tension between societal pressure and self-fulfillment. While Madleen strives to meet society’s expectations and achieve a high-status career, Hugo chooses to move through life at his own pace, guided by creativity rather than external expectations. The film invites the audience to reflect on the choices young adults face in a success-driven society and to question the decisions we make and the values we prioritize in life.
Year: 2026
Genre: Drama
Studio: Kinomaja Filmikool
Director: Simona Väär
Cast: Helena Järg, Johannes Thor Urke, Kristo Ukanis, Risto Kappet, Merike Adelson Värik, Hillar Käsper
Crew: Simona Väär (Writer), Simona Väär (Director), Helis Hiibus (Director of Photography), Helis Hiibus (First Assistant Director), Helis Hiibus (Editor), Kaire Russ (Producer)
Runtime: 9 minutes
Release: Jan 27, 2026
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0 users
Popularity: 0
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Budget: 545
Revenue: 0
Keyword : career, identity, mountain, symbolism, coming of age, mental health, youth culture, perfectionist, burnout, carefree, young adult, painter as artist, dreamlike, achievement, expectations, short film, student film, inner conflict, psychological drama, drama, pressure, gen z, overthinking, creative, visual metaphor, inner journey, today's society
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