Ants Raudjalg: Virolainen kertomus

The tale begins in a remote corner of northern Livonia, where countless kettle‑ponds dot tangled reed beds and shallow basins hold still water. Mist clings to hidden marshes, and isolated lakes glint like polished lily pads, giving the landscape a timeless, almost mythic feel.

We meet Mihkel Raudjalg, a parish clerk whose days revolve around the village church. He methodically sorts letters, tends the hymn book, and assists the bell‑ringer, yet his thoughts drift to his missing wife and daughters. Small missteps—a tangled scarf, an awkward question—reveal a man torn between strict duty and a yearning for personal connection.

As the wetlands mirror his inner unrest, Mihkel’s quiet perseverance pulls him into the subtle currents of village life. Listeners will follow his careful balance of ritual and grief, discovering how ordinary duties can open doors to unexpected challenges.