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Una noche de pesadilla se desarrolla para David, un ex periodista del New York Times, cuando él y su nuevo y extraño vecino, Robert, golpean accidentalmente a una chica en su bicicleta. Aturdido y desorientado, David deja que Robert lo convenza de huir de la escena y dejar a la niña por muerta, para proteger su carrera. Robert no muestra remordimiento y, en nombre de la amistad, hace cosas indescriptibles para proteger el secreto. Ahora que la policía está buscando al asesino que se da a la fuga, las cosas comienzan a salirse de control cuando el periódico local de David lo envía a cubrir la historia en la que conoce a la hermana de la niña fallecida, Vanessa. A pesar de las circunstancias y de su profundo deseo de encontrar al asesino de su hermana, los dos inmediatamente tienen una conexión romántica, que sorprende y atormenta a David, mientras empuja a Robert a tomar medidas brutales para quedarse con su nuevo amigo.
In two monumental symbols of the national awareness sculptor Kārlis Zāle has immortalized his vision about the state of Latvia. Freedom Monument is the statement of the sculptor’s love for his native country. Kārlis Zāle with his characteristic monumental touch sees life in large and powerful lines; the same way he perceives also sculpture that requires much vital force and daring. The full-length documentary “The Wounded Rider” is based on facts from the life of the sculptor Kārlis Zāle and documents on the construction of the Freedom Monument, providing insight in the political and social scene of the age and presenting outstanding figures in the culture and art together with the ideals of that time.
Three unrelated sci-fi stories that depict people’s search for happiness.
The dawn of the XX century promised Latvians a prosperous and happy future. The nation’s self-esteem had awakened, and farmers were increasingly able to rise above even the estate stewards. Rudups, old soldier of the Kaiser and, with his wealth and pride, a thorn in the Baron’s side, becomes truly uncontrollable when he’s hit by Cupid’s arrow. The old boy is willing to do anything for simple maid Emily. But the girl loves his godson Karlis. It’s all a mix of riches, of cheating, and the Baron’s lawlessness. The fight of two relatives for Emily’s heart changes the fate of both men and the maid, so she can see sunshine through the tears.
