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The Dissidents

Three boys embark on a thrilling adventure, fleeing Soviet Estonia to reach Sweden via Finland in the 1980s, driven by their pursuit of freedom and a chance to chase their dreams in a new world.

In the 1980s, three Estonian men flee the Soviet Union, seeking a life of excitement like the ones they've seen on TV shows "Miami Vice", "Knight Rider", and "Santa Barbara". Welcomed as heroes by the Swedes, they initially bask in the media spotlight. However, as the attention fades, they find themselves struggling to make ends meet as ordinary immigrants. To survive, they must trade their dreams for mundane jobs. Undeterred, the trio concocts a series of outrageous schemes to achieve success in the West, leading to utter chaos.

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Info about The Dissidents

Studio(s): MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Taska Film

Originally Released: United States, Feb 17, 2017

Production Countries: Latvia, Finland, Estonia

Genres:Action, Comedy