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Madame K
Beginning of the End
Season 1
Episode 1
Oct. 1939: Madam Kukk and her girls settle in a new villa that the Foreign Ministry councilor helped buy. He then brings high-ranking Russian guests.
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43:44
Freedom fighters join the German army. Mrs. Kukk is faced with questions she can’t ignore.
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43:10
A visit to a concert ends in tragedy. The club faces the harsh reality of war.
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41:35
The mass deportations cause deep wounds. A charming young man arrives at the club.
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42:32
A dangerous woman from the past is controlling Mr. Metsla. Renate takes a desperate step.
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42:08
A call girl enters a risky affair. War in Estonia is imminent.
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42:39
When Mrs. Kukk meets a past acquaintance, old wounds are reopened.
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43:56
A lost girl’s diary reveals secrets. At a bachelor party, some guests pose a threat.
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43:16
The love triangle around JFK takes an unexpected turn. Whose motives are pure?
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44:09
An accidental meeting is a reminder of spring 1939, when John F. Kennedy visited Tallinn.
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43:29
New Year’s Eve 1940. The people of Estonia are about to see the true face of Soviet power.
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44:43
The girls are preparing for Red October Day when the postman brings some miserable news.
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43:05
Vivian is injured during demonstrations and the girls attend a communist election circus.