“Brings together mundane aspects of life with moments of striking beauty which touch on something of the divine.” - Jennie Kermode, Eye For Film
“One of the best pictures of 2021.” - Roger Moore, Movie Nation
Friday, March 11 at 8:15pm | In this drama based on the stories of Latvian writer Jana Egle, Markuss must adapt to a new life living with his grandmother in the countryside. After the neighbor’s daughter Emīlija insults his deceased father, Markuss decides to teach her a cruel lesson. Chicago premiere.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Grand Prize, Best Film, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Winner - NDR Film Prize, Best Feature Film, Lübeck Nordic Film Days
Nominee - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Dace Eversa), Best Supporting Actor (Egons Dombrovskis), Best Supporting Actress (Indra Burkovska), Best Screenplay, Latvian Film Prize
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