The Shift (2020)

During the course of one night a young driver navigates the complicated taxi turf wars in a desperate attempt to come up with the money he owes his increasingly impatient boss.

The Shift (2020) poster

Mareks (32) is a young taxi driver in Riga working hard to provide for his son. He is looking forward to spending the weekend with him when an envelope full of cash is stolen from his taxi. With a debt to repay to his short-tempered boss, Mareks needs to earn the money back fast. He drives to the airport and hotels in the hopes of getting some well-paying customers. However, the competition for clients is fierce. Mareks ignores the established rules and upsets the delicate balance between rival taxi companies. As the morning approaches getting the money seems to be the least of Mareks problems.

Director: Reinis Kalviņš
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: George Chiper-Lillemark
Editing: Armands Začs
Production: Mistrus Media, Picture House
Country: Latvia
Language: English, Latviešu, Pусский
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Reinis Kalviņš
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shift about?
Mareks (32) is a young taxi driver in Riga working hard to provide for his son. He is looking forward to spending the weekend with him when an envelope full of cash is stolen from his taxi. With a debt to repay to his short-tempered boss, Mareks needs to earn the money back fast. He drives to the airport and hotels in the hopes of getting some well-paying customers. However, the competition for clients is fierce. Mareks ignores the established rules and upsets the delicate balance between rival taxi companies. As the morning approaches getting the money seems to be the least of Mareks problems.
Who directed The Shift?
The Shift was directed by Reinis Kalviņš.
Who stars in The Shift?
The Shift stars Edgars Ozoliņš, Nauris Indzeris, Ģirts Bārenis, Mārtiņš Kabucis, Bruno Brolišs, Pāvels Griškovs.
How long is The Shift?
The Shift has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Shift?
The Shift is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Shift?
The Shift had a budget of $100,000.
Where was The Shift produced?
The Shift was produced in Latvia.