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The End of the Chain 2017

★ 6.36 votes81 min📅 2017-09-20

Directed by Priit Pääsuke, *The End of the Chain (2017)* is a quietly intense drama set in a secluded fast-food joint on a dreary autumn day.

Director: Priit Pääsuke

Cast

Maiken Pius
Maiken Pius
Waitress
Hendrik Toompere Jr.
Hendrik Toompere Jr.
Young Man
Tiit Lilleorg
Tiit Lilleorg
Composer
Jörgen Liik
Jörgen Liik
Poet
Evelin Võigemast
Evelin Võigemast
Woman
Ott Aardam
Ott Aardam
Man
Ester Kuntu
Ester Kuntu
Gal
Ilja Nartov
Ilja Nartov
Truck Driver
Viire Valdma
Viire Valdma
Lady
Tõnu Oja
Tõnu Oja
Gent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The End of the Chain (2017) about?

This drama follows a waitress working alone in a remote fast-food diner on a gloomy autumn day. As a series of troubled customers enter, their personal crises gradually push her toward her own emotional breaking point.

Who directed The End of the Chain?

The film was directed by Priit Pääsuke, known for his intimate and atmospheric storytelling.

Who stars in The End of the Chain?

The cast includes Maiken Pius as the Waitress, along with Hendrik Toompere Jr., Tiit Lilleorg, Jörgen Liik, and Evelin Võigemast in key roles.

Is The End of the Chain (2017) worth watching?

If you enjoy slow-burn character dramas with emotional depth, it's worth a watch. The film's restrained tone and quiet tension offer a reflective experience, though it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced narratives.

How long is The End of the Chain?

The runtime is 81 minutes.

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About The End of the Chain (2017) — A small-town drama where every visit changes the waitress

Directed by Priit Pääsuke, *The End of the Chain (2017)* is a quietly intense drama set in a secluded fast-food joint on a dreary autumn day. The rain drums against the windows while a slow procession of troubled souls trickle in—each on the brink of either collapse or revelation. At the heart of it all is the Waitress, a silent observer whose own emotional equilibrium begins to unravel under the weight of their stories. As their personal dramas unfold in fragments, she's drawn closer to her own breaking point, a poignant reflection on isolation and connection.

The film thrives on an atmosphere thick with raw, unspoken tension, blending the mundane with the deeply human. It's a character study wrapped in melancholy, where every whispered confession feels like a step toward catharsis—or perhaps ruin. With a minimalist runtime of just 81 minutes, *The End of the Chain* lingers like the last sip of cold coffee, leaving you to ponder what comes after the final goodbye.