The film is about one of the greatest social hot spots in Estonia during the Soviet times when apartments were distributed by the state, telling the story of a real estate agent and a homeless man. Mass immigration in 1944-1988 led to demographic conflict. Free apartments were mainly given to immigrants despite the fact that local people badly needed places of residence as well. They are not tourists, they live here, but they haven't got a home.
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Endel Simmermann (until 1939 Zimmermann, November 19, 1924 Paide – August 14, 2007) was an Estonian actor. Graduated from Paide Elementary School in 1940 and in 1944 in Tallinn Railway School. He studied in the Estonian studio of GITIS from 1950 to 1951. From 1947 to 1948 he worked at the Narva Theater (Paide), 1948-1953 (with a break) in Endla, 1953-1954 at Rakvere Theater, 1954-1958 in Vanemuine, 1958-1970 in the Estonian Drama Theater and 1970-1987 at the Estonian Theater. Endel Simmermann has also been a director of artistic example.
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