1625849
1625849

Uphill

"How far can you climb before you lose yourself?"

2026-01-27 et 9m
Drama
Ambitious Madleen and carefree creative spirit Hugo embark on a symbolic journey up the mountain of success, exposing the tension between societal pressure and self-fulfillment. While Madleen strives to meet society’s expectations and achieve a high-status career, Hugo chooses to move through life at his own pace, guided by creativity rather than external expectations. The film invites the audience to reflect on the choices young adults face in a success-driven society and to question the decisions we make and the values we prioritize in life.

Writer

Simona Väär

Director

Simona Väär

Director of Photography

Helis Hiibus

First Assistant Director

Helis Hiibus

Editor

Helis Hiibus

Producer

Kaire Russ

career identity mountain symbolism coming of age mental health youth culture perfectionist burnout carefree young adult painter as artist dreamlike achievement expectations short film student film inner conflict psychological drama drama pressure gen z overthinking creative visual metaphor inner journey today's society

Status

Released

Budget

$545

Countries

  • Estonia

Companies

  • Kinomaja Filmikool