Under the Upturned Moon (1976)
A fishing vessel has been at sea in the Atlantic for six months when tragedy strikes its crew. Captain Arvīds receives devastating news that his young daughter has died after surgery, while young sailor Juris, on his first voyage to earn money for a car, is shattered by a telegram from his newlywed wife telling him she no longer wants him to return home. As grief, loneliness, and despair close in far from shore, the men are forced to confront the emotional toll of life at sea.
Director: Ēriks Lācis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: December 26, 1976
Cast
- Gunārs Cilinskis - kapteinis Arvīds
- Ivars Kalnins - Juris
- Olga Dreģe - Rasma
- Romualds Ancans
- Arijs Geikins
- Uldis Vazdiks
- Pēteris Liepiņš
- Karlis Zusmanis
- Ilga Tomase
- Dina Kuple
Screenplay
- Ēriks Lācis
- Vladimirs Kaijaks (Co-Writer)
Music: Raimonds Pauls
Cinematography: Dāvis Sīmanis
Editing: Astrīda Sigate
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Upturned Moon about?
- A fishing vessel has been at sea in the Atlantic for six months when tragedy strikes its crew. Captain Arvīds receives devastating news that his young daughter has died after surgery, while young sailor Juris, on his first voyage to earn money for a car, is shattered by a telegram from his newlywed wife telling him she no longer wants him to return home. As grief, loneliness, and despair close in far from shore, the men are forced to confront the emotional toll of life at sea.
- Who directed Under the Upturned Moon?
- Under the Upturned Moon was directed by Ēriks Lācis.
- Who stars in Under the Upturned Moon?
- Under the Upturned Moon stars Gunārs Cilinskis, Ivars Kalnins, Olga Dreģe, Romualds Ancans, Arijs Geikins, Uldis Vazdiks.
- How long is Under the Upturned Moon?
- Under the Upturned Moon has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Upturned Moon?
- Under the Upturned Moon is a Drama film.
- Where was Under the Upturned Moon produced?
- Under the Upturned Moon was produced in Soviet Union.