O2 (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Nation: Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania
Alternative Title: Dawn of War, Suflieris, Operacija 'O2', U progu wojny
Director: Margus Paju
Writer: Eriikka Etholén-Paju, Olle Mirme, Tiit Aleksejev, Tom Abrams
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jukka Helle, Jānis Kalējs, Diana Mikita, Kristian Taska, Esko Rips, Lukas Trimonis
Companies: Solar Films, Taska Film, Nafta, INSCRIPT, Film Angels Studio
Budget: 2.940.000
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: 1930s, agent, ambassador, confidential information, double agent, espionage, estonia, helsinki finland, intelligence operative, interrogation, interrogation room, moscow soviet union, red army, reference to joseph stalin, secret agent, spy, spying, tallinn estonia, year 1937, year 1939
Story
Set against the backdrop of the eve of World War II, 'O2' follows Estonian intelligence officer Feliks Kangur (Priit Võigemast). On August 23, 1939, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany shockingly sign a non-aggression pact. Amidst this political turmoil, an Estonian agent is killed, prompting allegations of a mole within their ranks. Feliks is tasked with identifying and apprehending this traitor while simultaneously uncovering a secret Soviet operation to annex Estonia. Complicating matters further, Feliks harbors a personal secret about his lover, Maria, a Polish art historian.
Summary
'O2' is a historical spy thriller set on the eve of World War II. It explores the political intrigue and betrayals amidst the tense atmosphere leading up to the war. The film focuses on Estonian intelligence officer Feliks Kangur, who must navigate complex geopolitical events while unraveling a conspiracy from within his own ranks. The story intertwines global politics with personal secrets, creating a compelling narrative set against the historical backdrop of 1939.
