FilmDecember 2, 1939Vilis Jānis Liepnieks

The Fisherman's Son

Oskars lives in a typical sea-side village, but wants to break free of his father’s rule and the old ways – he dreams of new, large nets, an ice-cellar, and the fishermen’s independence from the fish wholesaler. At first, no one wants to believe in Oskars’ plans, except for happy-go-lucky Fredis. With the help of Fredis, Oskars builds a new fish trap, gaining admiration from even the old fishermen.

About the movie

Oskars lives in a typical sea-side village, but wants to break free of his father’s rule and the old ways – he dreams of new, large nets, an ice-cellar, and the fishermen’s independence from the fish wholesaler. At first, no one wants to believe in Oskars’ plans, except for happy-go-lucky Fredis. With the help of Fredis, Oskars builds a new fish trap, gaining admiration from even the old fishermen.

ReleasedDecember 2, 1939
DirectorVilis Jānis Liepnieks
Runtime1h 52m
CastPēteris LūcisŅina MelnbārdeMilda ZīlavaHermanis VazdiksRūdolfs BērziņšKārlis LagzdiņšAugusts MitrēvicsĒvalds Valters+2 more
ProductionSociety S.L.M.
GenresDramaRomance
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