Film

My Family and Other Clowns

2025 · 1h 24m · Documentary

For 25 years, world-famous Estonian clowns Haide and Toomas, better known as Piip and Tuut, have brought joy and laughter to children and families across the globe. But behind the face paint and curtain lies a different story. While entertaining thousands, their own children – Emma, Siim, and Anni – have been growing up at home without them. Eldest daughter Emma dreams of following in her parents' footsteps, but balancing her passion for theatre with caring for her autistic brother and younger sister has forced her to grow up fast. Meanwhile, Haide and Toomas grapple with guilt, exhaustion, and the toll of trying to give their all both on stage and at home.

Haide Männamäe

Self

Toomas Tross

Self

Emma Tross

Self

Siim Tross

Self

Anni Tross

Self

• Heilika PikkovDirector · Director of Photography · Editor
• Liina SärkinenDirector · Editor
• Ülo PikkovProducer
• Taavi ArusDirector of Photography
• Ann ReimannOriginal Music Composer
• Madli LääneEditor

My Family and Other Clowns trailer | PÖFF29

Release date

September 26, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

Estonian

Runtime

1h 24m

Genres

Documentary