Dirt in Your Face

Description

A guitar rests on the floor of a cramped rehearsal space where 17-year-old Mihkel practices with his band. In the summer of 1987, Estonia is under Soviet rule, limiting opportunities for expression. Mihkel and his rival Hendrik learn about a Finnish talent scout visiting the country, prompting them to organize a trip to a distant rock festival. They gather a group that includes Mihkel's secret love, Liisa, as they prepare to showcase their music and compete for the scout's attention. As they journey across Estonia, the group faces various challenges and conflicts, driven by their ambitions and rivalries. Tensions rise as Mihkel and Hendrik confront their differences, and the dynamics of their relationships shift. The film features a cast that includes Riho Kütsar, Timotheus Sammul, and Erik Hermaküla. "Dirt in Your Face" is set in Estonia during a time of political repression, capturing the struggles of youth seeking to express themselves in a constrained environment.