After the fall of the Soviet Union large numbers of immigrants from the East stayed in Latvia for good, Latvians simply call them “Russians”. Over 20 years of independence later mutual suspicion and bias are still there in the most part of the local community. Therefore, a Latvian director involves an independent Russian speaking Norwegian colleague in helping him understand Latvian “Russians” and coming up with an integration plan. But soon enough it becomes clear that only Latvians themselves can manage the challenge. And so begins director’s journey away from the division “us / them”.
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Ivo Briedis Director · Morten Traavik Writer Pēteris Ķimelis Editor
First release February 15, 2014 · Produced in Latvia · Original title Nacionālais pieskāriens
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VFS Films
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Latvia
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Original title
Nacionālais pieskāriens
Original language
Latvian
Spoken on screen
Latvian
Release dates
Latvia · February 15, 2014
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