Mineviku varjud (Shadows of the Past) is an Estonian historical drama film from 1924.
In Estonia conquered by the Livonian Order, the rural people are stubbornly defending their freedom.
At the request of his parents and encouraged by the shaman of Taara, the young military chieftain Kaljo has just stepped before the people, when the peaceful people are attacked by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword.
Kaljo's fiancée Laine and Uno fall into the hands of the knights.
Kaljo's sister Virve sneaks into the enemy's camp and frees Uno, who joins the Estonian fighters.