

In the Crosswind
2014, Estonian. Directed by Martti Helde.
June 14, 1941, 3 a.m. Over 40000 people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are deported by Soviets to Siberia. Among them is a philosophy student Erna, a happily married mother of a little girl. Separated from her husband, Erna and her daughter are dispatched together with other women and children to remote Siberian territories. Despite hunger, fear and brutal humiliation Erna never in next fifteen years loses her sense of freedom and hope of returning to homeland.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Estonian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 28 March 2014
- Original title
- Risttuules
- Country
- Estonia
- Written by
- Martti Helde
- Budget
- $650K
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In the Crosswind: quick answers
Is In the Crosswind worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Crosswind?
In the Crosswind runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does In the Crosswind have a post-credits scene?
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In the Crosswind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is In the Crosswind on?
In the Crosswind isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Crosswind?
If you liked In the Crosswind, try Munich - The Edge of War, Julia, Shattered Glass.
Who directed In the Crosswind?
In the Crosswind (2014) was directed by Martti Helde and stars Laura Peterson-Aardam, Tarmo Song, Mirt Preegel.