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Svešais

April 14, 1989 1h 6m

Originally released in 1989. Svešais is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Lūcija Ločmele. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Česlavs Glaudāns, Marta Bērziņa, and Arnis Līcītis

Synopsis

In the center of a small town there is a liquor store, every day a long line of people rubs impatiently by it. Thirteen-year-old Zigis sees his father here more and more often. The faces of many alcoholics have already been stamped by degradation, there is indifference in their eyes, they have lost interest in life. The boy realizes that such a terrible future also awaits the person closest to him. Not expecting to get help from anyone, Zigis decides on an unusual step: he goes to Marta, a popular healer, to save his father. On the way, the boy meets different people and experiences different attitudes towards himself, gets to know the contradictions of life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 6m 66 minutes total
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Language LV Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
LV

Production Companies

  • Rīgas kinostudija

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Svešais about?

In the center of a small town there is a liquor store, every day a long line of people rubs impatiently by it. Thirteen-year-old Zigis sees his father here more and more often. The faces of many al...

Who directed Svešais?

Svešais was directed by Lūcija Ločmele.

How long is Svešais?

Svešais has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).

When was Svešais released?

Svešais was released on April 14, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Svešais?

The main cast of Svešais includes Česlavs Glaudāns, Marta Bērziņa, Arnis Līcītis, Juris Strenga.