A Question Everyone Asks
The New Money film explores a fascinating idea. What would you actually do with over €50 million? This amount is roughly $58 million USD. Estonian writer-director-producer Rain Rannu poses this question. His fifth feature, New Money, is a highly anticipated follow-up.
From ‘Free Money’ to ‘New Money’
Rannu previously released the 2023 dramedy Free Money. The New Money film continues the story. Märt Pius returns as Taavi. Steffi Pähn returns in her role as Liisa. They are the central couple dealing with immense wealth. The film promises a comedic cocktail of dreams and nightmares.
Premiere Success at PÖFF
The film recently made its international premiere. It screened in the Baltic Competition section. This was during the 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). The Tuesday evening premiere drew a packed house. The audience reacted with much laughter. This suggests the New Money film delivers strong comedic timing.
Meet the Cast and Crew
Several key actors feature in the movie. The cast includes Ivo Uukkivi and Elina Masing. Edgar Vunš and Keith Siilats also appear. Rain Rannu directed the project. Tõnu Hiielaid’s firm, Tallifornia, produced the film. Baltic Crime is currently managing international sales. This Estonian production is gaining global attention.
The Comedic Dilemma of Wealth
The core appeal of the New Money film is simple. It plays on universal fantasies of sudden riches. The characters Taavi and Liisa must navigate their newfound wealth. They face complicated choices. Does money solve all problems? Rannu uses comedy to address this deep question. The film shows the chaos that money can bring. It explores how wealth changes relationships. Audiences will see both the joy and the peril of millions. This narrative mix ensures an engaging and thoughtful experience. The film explores themes of greed, identity, and happiness. It proves that sudden wealth creates more problems than it solves. The movie is set to entertain audiences worldwide. Its successful premiere confirms strong commercial potential.
