Strange Passions
Svešās kaislības
Synopsis
It is the post-war era on the Latvian border, and the Lithuanian girl Maryte has located her relative, Antanas. Having been a farmhand on a rich farm as well as the lover of the owner's wife, upon his return from the war Antanas hopes to gain as much as he can from the collapse of the old world. The wife's daughter, Ausma, has since grown up and seems much more desirable to Antanas than his former lover. The historical situation makes for a tense atmosphere, because in the nighttime partisans may emerge from the forest, while during the daytime everyone must be careful to follow the new rules of life under Soviet rule.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janis Streics
- Screenplay & Story
- Janis Streics
- Original Score
- Uldis Stabulnieks
- Original Title
- Svešās kaislības
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janis Streics
Janis Streics, Mykolas Sluckis
Uldis Stabulnieks
Harijs Kukels
Margarita Surdeko
Department Leadership Roster
Janis Streics
Director
Janis Streics
Screenplay
Elita Talena
Costume Design
Harijs Kukels
Director of Photography
Margarita Surdeko
Editor
Gunārs Balodis
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Passions
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What is Strange Passions about?
It is the post-war era on the Latvian border, and the Lithuanian girl Maryte has located her relative, Antanas. Having been a farmhand on a rich farm as well as the lover of the owner's wife, upon his return from the war Antanas hopes to gain as much as he can from the collapse of the old world. The wife's daughter, Ausma, has since grown up and seems much more desirable to Antanas than his former lover. The historical situation makes for a tense atmosphere, because in the nighttime partisans may emerge from the forest, while during the daytime everyone must be careful to follow the new rules of life under Soviet rule.
Who directed Strange Passions?
Strange Passions was directed by Janis Streics.
Who stars in Strange Passions?
The principal cast of Strange Passions includes Vija Artmane, Vizma Ozoliņa- Kvēpa, Zane Jančevska, Algirdas Paulavicius, Leonid Obolensky.
When was Strange Passions released and how long is it?
Strange Passions was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Passions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Passions was composed by Uldis Stabulnieks.
Is Strange Passions based on a book or true story?
Strange Passions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mykolas Sluckis".