Hilana Taarka

[2] Hilana Taarka was born in the small village of Hilande in Setomaa, from which she later took her name.

Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, the first president of Finland was also present at the festival.

The film was based on a play by the same name by Kauksi Ülle and was directed by Ain Mäeots.

Actresses Inga Salurand, Siiri Sisask and Marje Metsur portrayed Taarka at various stages in her life.

[3][4] In 2019, actress Merle Jääger appeared as Hilana Taarka in the Hardi Volmer-directed historical comedy film Johannes Pääsukese tõeline elu.