A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 6, 1977
Original Title:
Puika
Alternate Titles:
Malchugan
Genres:
Drama | Family | History
Production Companies:
Rīgas kinostudija
Production Countries:
Soviet Union
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 85
Latvia, late 19th century. Farm-hand boy Jancis lives on a homestead with his mother, grandfather and grandmother. His world does not reach beyond the horizon, and life progresses according to the seasonal cycle – from winter through spring, summer and autumn to the next St. George's Day when farmhands often had to move to the next farm.
Art Direction:
Ināra Antone
Co-Director:
Boļeslavs Ružs
Costume Design:
Ieva Kundziņa
Director:
Aivars Freimanis
Director of Photography:
Dāvis Sīmanis
Editor:
Liene Bāliņa
Makeup Designer:
Rasma 'Šarls' Prande
Music:
Mārtiņš Brauns
Novel:
Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš
Sound Director:
Igors Jakovļevs
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