We’re proud to open Critics’ Picks with a bold and unforgettable film from one of Estonia’s most exciting voices in cinema, writer-director Eeva Mägi. “Mo Papa” follows Eugen, a 28-year-old who has just been released from prison after serving ten years for a tragic accident – the death of his younger brother. Haunted by a childhood marked by abandonment and unresolved trauma, Eugen returns to a world that has moved on without him. His only ties now are his estranged father and two childhood friends. As Eugen searches for forgiveness and a second chance, old wounds threaten to pull him back into a cycle of self-destruction. Love and blame blur in this deeply human story about the scars we carry, the people we push away, and the redemption we crave.<br><br>Shot with striking authenticity and raw emotion, “Mo Papa” is unscripted and shaped by real experiences and voices. Reflecting on her time working in a psychiatric clinic, Mägi describes the film not as something she wrote, but as something she felt, breathed, and lived. This is a film that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled – a daring, heartfelt exploration of trauma, love, and the fragile hope of healing. Don’t miss this powerful cinematic experience!<br><br>Nikolaj Nikitin