---
title: "The Midday Ferry"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-midday-ferry-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 76988
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Midday Ferry (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-midday-ferry-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Midday Ferry is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Tallinnfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two teens hide in a hay‑laden truck, sparking a fire en route to a ferry."

### Why Watch
- Blend of humor and drama set in 1960s Estonia
- Tense situation with a runaway fire on a ferry journey
- Compact 75‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Simple production values reflect its era
- Period setting may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mild tension from the fire and a brief romantic subplot, suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kaljo Kiisk
- **Networks / Studios**: Tallinnfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Enn Kraam** as *Boy*
- **Kersti Gern** as *Girl*
- **Ada Lundver** as *Hairdresser*
- **Eino Tamberg** as *Docent*
- **Uno Loit** as *Disabled Man*
- **Lea Sild** as *Tiiu*
- **Aarne Laos** as *Captain*
- **Kalju Karask** as *Helmsman*
- **Heino Arus** as *Boatswain*
- **Robert Gutman** as *Driver of Moskvich*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Midday Ferry released?
It was released in 1967.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately 75 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It combines comedy and drama.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Estonia during a summer in the 1960s.

### Q: What central challenge do the main characters face?
They try to reach Saaremaa without money, hiding in a hay‑laden truck, leading to a fire incident.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Midday Ferry — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76988)

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