About Estonia

The TV series "Estonia" released in 2020 marks one of the most poignant retellings of the heartbreaking event that happened in 1994 - the sinking of the MS Estonia ferry as it traversed the Baltic Sea. The series educates and engages viewers with a blend of new footage and extraordinary interviews that delve deep into the calamity and postulates about what may have triggered this catastrophe. Over the course of its exhaustive run, the series then gradually lifts the veil from the chilling details buried deep within this tragedy, powerfully rekindling the memories of those who have lived through it.

Making / Production

The production of "Estonia" banked heavily on the meticulous research and compendious accounts provided by both public archives and personal testimonies. The directors used piercing interviews and never-seen-before footage to create a layered and painstaking retelling of the incident. The marriage of cinematography and investigative storytelling infuses the series with an empathetic narrative, making it profoundly affecting.

Actors

• Actor A - Played the role of a survivor, and earned the viewers’ empathy with a powerful portrayal of fear, remorse, and hope.
• Actor B - Brought the character of the chief investigator to life, showing determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• Actor C - Depicted an empathetic journalist, providing a compassionate perspective to the viewers.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This TV series is valued for its precise depiction of the MS Estonia disaster, one of the worst maritime accidents of the 20th century.
• It has been appreciated for its fantastic altercations between drama and stark realism.

Quotes

• "Destiny is not the path given to us, but the path we choose for ourselves."
• "At the heart of every adversity, lies an opportunity."
• "Strength does not come from winning, it's about struggling and still moving on."

Music, Soundtrack

• The emotionally rich OST of "Estonia" greatly enhances the overall viewing experience of the series.
• The soundtrack incorporates compositions reflecting the emotional depth and the tension of the series' narrative arc.

Do note that for sensitive viewers, the series carries a TV-14 content rating that suggests the presence of some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.