Simona Väär
Director
Uphill (2026)
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.
Genres: Drama
Keywords: tmdb.career, tmdb.youth-culture, tmdb.pressure, tmdb.overthinking, tmdb.student-film, tmdb.creative, tmdb.coming-of-age + 20 more, tmdb.drama, tmdb.expectations, tmdb.burnout, tmdb.painter-as-artist, tmdb.symbolism, tmdb.mental-health, tmdb.visual-metaphor, tmdb.young-adult, tmdb.mountain, tmdb.gen-z, tmdb.perfectionist, tmdb.short-film, tmdb.carefree, tmdb.dreamlike, tmdb.identity, tmdb.inner-journey, tmdb.inner-conflict, tmdb.psychological-drama, tmdb.achievement, tmdb.today-s-society
Production Companies: Kinomaja Filmikool
Country: Estonia
Production Country:
Estonia
Languages:
Estonian
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9 min
Jan. 27, 2026
Jan. 27, 2026
Released
$545
NR