The Shift
"During the course of one night a young driver navigates the complicated taxi turf wars in a desperate attempt to come up with the money he owes his increasingly impatient boss."
Originally released in 2020. The Shift is a crime/drama film. directed by Reinis Kalviņš. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edgars Ozoliņš, Nauris Indzeris, and Ģirts Bārenis
Synopsis
Mareks (32) is a young taxi driver in Riga working hard to provide for his son. He is looking forward to spending the weekend with him when an envelope full of cash is stolen from his taxi. With a debt to repay to his short-tempered boss, Mareks needs to earn the money back fast. He drives to the airport and hotels in the hopes of getting some well-paying customers. However, the competition for clients is fierce. Mareks ignores the established rules and upsets the delicate balance between rival taxi companies. As the morning approaches getting the money seems to be the least of Mareks problems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Mistrus Media
- Picture House
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shift about?
Mareks (32) is a young taxi driver in Riga working hard to provide for his son. He is looking forward to spending the weekend with him when an envelope full of cash is stolen from his taxi. With a ...
Who directed The Shift?
The Shift was directed by Reinis Kalviņš.
How long is The Shift?
The Shift has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Shift released?
The Shift was released on September 17, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shift?
The main cast of The Shift includes Edgars Ozoliņš, Nauris Indzeris, Ģirts Bārenis, Mārtiņš Kabucis, Bruno Brolišs.