

Uphill (2026)
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Overview
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.
What is Uphill about?
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. Uphill is a Drama movie, released on 2026-01-27, runtime 9 minutes.
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Directed by
Simona Väär
Cast
- Helena Järg as Madleen
- Johannes Thor Urke as Hugo
- Kristo Ukanis as Company Executive
- Risto Kappet as It Specialist
- Merike Adelson Värik as Teacher
- Hillar Käsper as Elderly Man
- Lorete Müürsepp as Best Friend
- Kerli Lina as Counselor
- Raili Laiv as Mother
- Marika Raudsoo as Grandmother
- Kristina Sokol as Colleague
- Margarita Källo as Colleague
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