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The Swamp Wader 1966 Directed by Leonīds Leimanis Purva bridējs

In this film, set in Latvia in the late 19th century, Edgars, the coachman of Alaine Manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. The servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by the rich land owner, Akmentins.

Production Country Soviet Union
Language Latvian
Spoken Languages German , Latvian
Gnere Drama
Production Company Rīgas kinostudija
Release Date 13 July 1966
81 mins