Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder
Zīlēšana uz jēra lāpstiņas
Synopsis
The film takes place in the early 50s in a small Siberian village where the paths and destinies of exiled Latvians, Kalmyks, and Russians crossed. The Kalmyk boy Ligi lives with his grandfather, who goes to the taiga, collects herbs, treats fellow villagers. One day Grandfather was arrested on false charges of murder and arson of the farm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ada Neretniece
- Screenplay & Story
- Oleg Manzhiyev
- Original Score
- Ivars Vigners
- Original Title
- Zīlēšana uz jēra lāpstiņas
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ada Neretniece
Oleg Manzhiyev
Ivars Vigners
Mārtiņš Kleins
Tamara Musnickaya
Department Leadership Roster
Oleg Manzhiyev
Writer
Ada Neretniece
Director
Mārtiņš Kleins
Director of Photography
Ināra Antone
Production Design
Ieva Kundzina
Costume Design
Tamara Musnickaya
Editor
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1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder
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What is Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder about?
The film takes place in the early 50s in a small Siberian village where the paths and destinies of exiled Latvians, Kalmyks, and Russians crossed. The Kalmyk boy Ligi lives with his grandfather, who goes to the taiga, collects herbs, treats fellow villagers. One day Grandfather was arrested on false charges of murder and arson of the farm.
Who directed Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder?
Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder was directed by Ada Neretniece.
Who stars in Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder?
The principal cast of Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder includes Tseren Tsatkhlanov, Mārtiņš Kvēps, Maksim Munzuk, Juris Žagars, Svetlana Ryabova.
When was Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder released and how long is it?
Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder was released in 1989 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder was composed by Ivars Vigners.