Movielogr
The Swamp Wader (1966)
Directed by Leonīds Leimanis
Overview
In this film, set in Latvia in the late 19th century, Edgars, the coachman of Alaine Manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman’s daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine’s mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. The servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by the rich land owner, Akmentins.
Length 81 minutes
Actors
Vija Artmane | Uldis Pūcītis | Olga Dreģe | Eduards Pavuls | Elza Radzina | Lucija Baumane | Karlis Sebris | Valentins Skulme | Juris Lejaskalns | Alfons Kalpaks | Ēvalds Valters | Ērika Ferda | Luijs Šmits