
One of the most popular and talented writers in contemporary Estonia - Viivi Luik - has always hurt her heart for the fate of her country and people. As a poetess, she maintains miracles, simple and human, through her poetry. In the film Viivi Luik and Jaan Kaplinski make sense of the moments of time.

One of the most popular and talented writers in contemporary Estonia - Viivi Luik - has always hurt her heart for the fate of her country and people. As a poetess, she maintains miracles, simple and human, through her poetry. In the film Viivi Luik and Jaan Kaplinski make sense of the moments of time.
1991-06-24
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