The Hostage
Originally released in 2006. The Hostage is a comedy/drama film. directed by Laila Pakalnina. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Branko Završan, Kristaps Mednis, and Ivars Brakovskis
Synopsis
The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the little hostage – beginning with some local chocolate and a self-instruction tape for learning the native language, and ending with organizing a Song Festival and a special biathletes’ performance – all ideas originating from a CD on Latvia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Estonia
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Acuba Film
- Adorija
- Arteks
- Casablanca Film Production (SI)
- Hargla Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hostage about?
The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the lit...
Who directed The Hostage?
The Hostage was directed by Laila Pakalnina.
How long is The Hostage?
The Hostage has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Hostage released?
The Hostage was released on May 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hostage?
The main cast of The Hostage includes Branko Završan, Kristaps Mednis, Ivars Brakovskis, Pauls Butkevics, Uldis Dumpis.