“The small states are the whores of capitalism.” - Jossif Stalin

Tv-series - 2 seasons - 10x45 min - DramA | HISTORY | WAR

Based on a bestselling book, this historical crime drama is set against the backdrop of the world-shattering months of 1939.

Synopsis

Savvy madame Kukk has to look after her business, as well as each and every girl of her small upscale brothel. Among the wealthy and powerful clientele are the local bigwigs, Baltic Germans and the highranking officiers of the invading Red Army, all having a different agenda and liaisons, inside and outside of the brothel. It’s a story of love, power and betrayal as the world is about to change forever. Famous historical events unfold through the eyes of the girls – each with their own means to fight with and a love to fight for.
The all times highest rated Estonian TV series on IMDB

“Small countries are the whores of capitalism”

— Josef Stalin

“Audience favourite and Estonias all times highest rated series.”

SEASON 2 EPISODE GUIDE

It is the New Year’s Eve of 1940. Nobody knows yet that the people of Estonia will face a year of sufferings. But before the clock strikes twelve, the people of Tallinn will see the true face of the Soviet power. It has no mercy.
An accidental meeting brings sad memories about the spring of 1939, when the future President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, visited Tallinn. Who lost her heart and who lost even more? Falling in love always comes at a price. Can a call girl pay for it or is she forced to bluff?
The love triangle around the future US President John F Kennedy while in Tallinn, takes an unexpected turn. Who chooses love and who changes it for money? Fate puts it to the test which one of the girls is actually for sale – a hooker or a spy?
The diary of a long-lost girl reveals hidden secrets of the past. Popular singer Georg Ots's bachelor party at the gentlemen's club will also feature guests who pose a threat to Madame K. Soviet clients make unexpected demands.
Mrs. Kukk realises that the guests of Georg Ots's bachelor party posed a great danger. Meeting an old acquaintance opens old wounds. For the first time, also Mrs. Kukk feels the brutality of NKVD executioners. Can you buy yourself freedom if the price is betrayal?
One of the call girls is involved in a dangerous affair. The Reds lay their hands upon the beautiful villa of the gentlemen's club. The mobilisation in Finland signals that the war is reaching Estonia.
A dangerous lady from the past has Mr. Metsla wrapped around her little finger. Renate takes a desperate step to save Kristjan Palusalu's life. The fateful night of 14 June is approaching when thousands of families are forced to leave their homeland. A girl decides to commit suicide.
The night of mass deportation causes deep wounds for the gentlemen's club. Mr Metsla feels the nervous tension. A charming young man arrives at the club and immediately wins everyone's heart. News of the war are received with mixed feelings. Is the worst yet to come?
It is Midsummer Eve and everybody tries to pretend that all is fine. A visit to the concert of Raimond and Valter turns into tragedy. The betrayal of one girl will cost the life of another girl. What does the "scorched-earth policy" mean to the club?
The gentlemen's club has lost another girl. In Southern Estonia, freedom fighters join the German army. In Tallinn, the panicking Reds destroy everything in their path. The German era brings messages from the past that Mrs. Kukk cannot ignore. Were her friends just skilled traitors?