It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch (1986)
Latvia, 1980s. While striving for achievements in the Soviet kolhoz competition, people have forgotten to take care of their surroundings and their loved ones. The Latvian countryside is overwhelmed by alcoholism, and the chairman of the kolhoz is keeping the newly built culture hub locked up so that public would not "spoil it". Vitolds, the new secretary of the Young Communist League is ready to combat all the negative issues. However, it's important to do everything with moderation, as otherwise one may fall from one side of a ditch to another.
Director: Janis Streics
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 3, 1986
Cast
Screenplay
- Pauls Putniņš (Theatre Play)
- Pauls Putniņš
- Janis Streics
Music: Uldis Stabulnieks
Cinematography: Harijs Kukels
Editing: Maija Indersone
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Janis Streics
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch about?
- Latvia, 1980s. While striving for achievements in the Soviet kolhoz competition, people have forgotten to take care of their surroundings and their loved ones. The Latvian countryside is overwhelmed by alcoholism, and the chairman of the kolhoz is keeping the newly built culture hub locked up so that public would not "spoil it". Vitolds, the new secretary of the Young Communist League is ready to combat all the negative issues. However, it's important to do everything with moderation, as otherwise one may fall from one side of a ditch to another.
- Who directed It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch?
- It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch was directed by Janis Streics.
- Who stars in It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch?
- It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch stars Janis Paukstello, Juris Lejaskalns, Gunārs Cilinskis, Indra Burkovska, Girts Jakovlevs, Uldis Dumpis.
- How long is It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch?
- It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch?
- It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch is a Drama film.
- Where was It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch produced?
- It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch was produced in Soviet Union.