Under the Upturned Moon
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Synopsis
A fishing vessel has been at sea in the Atlantic for six months when tragedy strikes its crew. Captain Arvīds receives devastating news that his young daughter has died after surgery, while young sailor Juris, on his first voyage to earn money for a car, is shattered by a telegram from his newlywed wife telling him she no longer wants him to return home. As grief, loneliness, and despair close in far from shore, the men are forced to confront the emotional toll of life at sea.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ēriks Lācis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ēriks Lācis, Vladimirs Kaijaks
- Original Score
- Raimonds Pauls
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ēriks Lācis
Ēriks Lācis, Vladimirs Kaijaks
Raimonds Pauls
Dāvis Sīmanis
Astrīda Sigate
Department Leadership Roster
Ēriks Lācis
Director
Ēriks Lācis
Writer
Dāvis Sīmanis
Director of Photography
Elvīra Vantere
Costume Design
Astrīda Sigate
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Upturned Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Upturned Moon about?
A fishing vessel has been at sea in the Atlantic for six months when tragedy strikes its crew. Captain Arvīds receives devastating news that his young daughter has died after surgery, while young sailor Juris, on his first voyage to earn money for a car, is shattered by a telegram from his newlywed wife telling him she no longer wants him to return home. As grief, loneliness, and despair close in far from shore, the men are forced to confront the emotional toll of life at sea.
Who directed Under the Upturned Moon?
Under the Upturned Moon was directed by Ēriks Lācis.
Who stars in Under the Upturned Moon?
The principal cast of Under the Upturned Moon includes Gunārs Cilinskis, Ivars Kalnins, Olga Dreģe, Romualds Ancans, Arijs Geikins.
When was Under the Upturned Moon released and how long is it?
Under the Upturned Moon was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Upturned Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Upturned Moon was composed by Raimonds Pauls.