11-02-2025

PRODUCTION: Janno Jürgens Preps Estonian Drama No Me Without You

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    No Me Without You by Janno Jürgens No Me Without You by Janno Jürgens photo by Erik Põllumaa

    TALLINN: Estonian filmmaker Janno Jürgens is currently in preparation with his feature No Me without You / Mind ei ole sinust eraldi, exploring the burden of guilt and the meaning of forgiveness. The film produced by Filmivabrik has been funded so far by the Estonian Film Fund.

    Katrin is convinced that she caused the death of her sister Mari's son, but is silent about what happened, hoping to suppress the guilt. The tragic event reunites the estranged sisters in an unexpected and unsettling way, revealing hidden tensions and long-buried secrets. Katrin becomes Mari's sole support, but the more she dedicates herself to her sister, the more she loses herself.

    Mari Abel and Eva Koldits will play the main characters.

    "The story is highlighting a theme not too often covered in films: how guilt and grief can bring a family back together, but also destroy it. The way the subject is treated sets the story apart from many other family dramas. The film puts a harsh dilemma-mirror in front of a person: is there consolation for an inconsolable tragedy? In our opinion, this question faces us from all sides in today's conflict-ridden world. Thus, the film is a kind of microcosmic reflection of the global macro world, where the role of the family is highlighted both on how close relationships can be supportive and burdensome at the same time, as well as the need to find common ground with loved ones even in the most difficult situations", producer Marju Lepp from Filmivabrik told FNE.

    She also said that the total budget is approximately 1.25 m EUR and the financing is not yet finished.

    The shooting period is planned for July - September 2025 and the premiere is due in early 2027.

    Production Information:

    Producer:
    Filmivabrik (Estonia)
    Marju Lepp: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Credits:
    Director: Janno Jürgens
    Scriptwriters: Janno Jürgens, Anti Naulainen
    DoP: Erik Põllumaa
    Main cast: Mari Abel, Eva Koldits