Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet — Plot

Romeo & Julia is a landmark Estonian rock musical that first captured the nation's heart at its 2006 premiere. Based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, this modern reimagining transports the "star-crossed lovers" to a contemporary setting, replacing ancient swords with a clash of modern values and social classes. The story follows Romeo (a working-class youth) and Julia (the daughter of a wealthy banker) as they navigate a forbidden romance amidst a decades-long feud between their families. It is a powerful exploration of the struggle between true emotion and a material world, where a tragic end brings reconciliation only after it is too late to save the young lovers.

• Release date
• August 25, 2006
• Runtime
• 151 min
• Genres
• Drama, Romance, Comedy
• Director
• Andres Dvinjaninov

Romeo & Juliet — Cast

Kristjan Kasearu Romeo Hele Kõrve Julia Jaagup Kreem Merc Taavi Tõnisson Ben Tarmo Männard Tüüp Anti Kobin Greg Kaire Vilgats Amps Tõnu Kilgas Paris