The Swamp Wader (1966)

Poster for The Swamp Wader

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Leonīds Leimanis
  • Profile picture of Vija Artmane
    Kristīne Vija Artmane
  • Profile picture of Uldis Pūcītis
    Edgars Uldis Pūcītis
  • Profile picture of Olga Dreģe
    Matilde Olga Dreģe
  • Profile picture of Eduards Pavuls
    Sutka Eduards Pavuls
  • Profile picture of Elza Radziņa
    Horsta madāma Elza Radziņa
  • Profile picture of Lūcija Baumane
    Kristīne's mother Lūcija Baumane
  • Profile picture of Karlis Sebris
    Frišvagars Karlis Sebris
  • Profile picture of Valentins Skulme
    baron Valentins Skulme