Our ErikaMeie Erika (2026) |
The road that the Estonian olympic hero Erika Salumäe took and the obstacles she had to beat makes up for a story well worth telling. Erika's tough childhood, problematic teenage years and her journey to the Olympic glory that reached the limits of human endurance is inspiring.
"Our Erika" tells us the heart-felt and captivating story about Erika's journey from a girl who fought from the orphanages and foster homes all the way to smashing world records and rising to the highest podium at the olympic games. The film is directed by German Golub, the recipient of the coveted Student Academy Award and Karolin Jürise gives a star-making performance as determined and iron-willed Erika.
The film takes us through the career of Erika Salumäe, one of the greatest olympians in the history of Estonian sports, who on her way fro the bottom to the absolute top of the world had to clear more obstacles and meet more challanges than any of us can imagine. This journey sees her battling with an abusing grandparent, shattered dreams and coaches who have their own agendas. Not to mention the sports system of the former Soviet Union that was known for chewing up talent and spitting out physical and emotional wrecks. The films shows how every nation needs a hero but very seldom someone stops to ask if there is something that the hero needs...
The autobiographical "Our Erika" is directed by german Golub, produced by Marju Lepp and MAnfred Vainokivi, co-produced by Armin Karu, Toomas Ili, Uljana Kim, Marta Romanova-Jekabsone and Inga Pranevska.
The film is starring Karolin Jürise, Erki Laur, Rodion Kuzmin, Viktor Lanberg, Tiit Sukk, Katariina Tamm, Ülle Kaljuste, Mari Abel, Pääru Oja, Simeoni Sundja ja Juhan Ulfsak.
Running time2h 05 min |
RatingUnder 12 Not Recommended |
Production CompanyFilmivabrik OÜ |
StudioFilmivabrik OÜ |
Running time: 2h 05 min
Rating: Under 12 Not Recommended
Production Company: Filmivabrik OÜ
Studio: Filmivabrik OÜ
GenresDrama |
Genres: Drama