The Polar Boy

The Polar Boy

97 mins | Drama | May 10, 2016

Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.

The Polar Boy

97 mins | Drama | May 10, 2016

The Polar Boy
Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the need to prove Hanna, that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet, that Hanna's bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the moment of jelousy Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. The only escape he sees is to get himself declared irresponsible. In order to achieve that Mattias decides to start faking the illness her gilfriend really has - bipolarity.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Luxfilm
Original title Polaarpoiss
Directors Anu Aun
Writers Anu Aun

Cast

Jaanika Arum

as Hanna

Roland Laos

as Mattias

Katariina Unt

as Mattias' Mum

Jörgen Liik

as Sander

Kaspar Velberg

as Ralf

Eric Simonin

as Werner Wolf

Ülle Kaljuste

as Head Teacher

Andrus Vaarik

as Mathematics Teacher

Rein Oja

as Hanna's Dad

Mirtel Pohla

as Katja

Indrek Sammul

as Hardi

Henrik Kalmet

as Lauri

Jaan Rekkor

as Ott

Ene Järvis

as Dr. Alttoa

Ivo Uukkivi

as Investigator

Ago Anderson

as Night Guard

Raivo Adlas

as Forensic Psychiatrist

Andres Mähar

as Police Officer #1

Rain Simmul

as Police Officer #2

Mattias Naan

as Ticket Controller #1

Eldur Verš

as Ticket Controller #2

Risto Vaidla

as Young Man at the Stage Exam

Hendrik Toompere Jr.

as Chairman of the Stage Committee

Tõnis Jõgeva

as Safe Mode Drummer

Mart Vares

as Safe Mode Guitarist

Kadri Ann Rebane

as Beauty #1

Deivi-Päivi Preitof

as Beauty #2

Meelis Rämmeld

as Defense Attorney

Kersti Heinloo

as School Psychologist

Mart Müürisepp

as Hanna's Admirer

Jaanus Tepomees

as Chris

Liisa Saaremäel

as Laura

Ester Kuntu

as Liisa

Markus Habakukk

as Oskar

Karl Laumets

as Karl

Rainer Miller

as Police Officer #3

Ergo Beek

as Police Officer #4

Riho Antsmäe

as Police Warden

Liivi Tuga

as Administrator

Tarmo Õmblus

as Photo Boutique Salesperson

Hellja Borozdina

as Lunch Lady

Enar Tarmo

as Security Guard #1

Vallo Mikker

as Security Guard #2

Dutt Pawan Kumar

as Commission of the Academy of Arts

Erin Crouch

as Commission of the Academy of Arts

Paul Emmet

as Commission of the Academy of Arts

Marek Rosenberg

as Patient