The Fencer
Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical-education teacher at a local school. But the past catches up and puts h…
The Fencer
Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical-education teacher at a local school. But the past catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice. Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing. However, the past catches up with him and he must choose between letting his students down or putting his life in danger. The movie is partially based on the real-life story of Estonian fencer Endel Nelis (1925-1993). —Mattias Aabmets
The Fencer
Biography,Drama,History
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Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical-education teacher at a local school. But the past catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice. Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing.
However, the past catches up with him and he must choose between letting his students down or putting his life in danger. The movie is partially based on the real-life story of Estonian fencer Endel Nelis (1925-1993). —Mattias Aabmets.