Latvian Spy Thriller “Tumšā robeža” Premieres on 6 November
The historical spy thriller “Tumšā robeža” (The Dark Border), directed by Andrejs Ēķis, premieres in Latvia on Friday, 6 November. The film is part of a list of 13 cultural events for 31 October to 6 November compiled by the news portal NRA.
A historical spy thriller, “Tumšā robeža” (The Dark Border), directed by Andrejs Ēķis, will premiere in Latvia on Friday, 6 November. The film is included in a list of 13 cultural events compiled by the Latvian news portal NRA, covering concerts, exhibitions and other events from 31 October to 6 November.
What the film is about
The story is set in 1938. A Latvian counterintelligence officer, known as Baltais, is sent on a secret mission to a town near the border. Posing as a journalist named Ilmārs Blanks, he tries to recover information important to state security and to expose a Russian agent. Baltais ends up in a place resembling a narrow strip between two worlds, where the truth about the mysterious murder of the woman he loved is hidden.
The lead actor's view
Jēkabs Reinis, who plays the lead role, says the historical plot touches on issues that remain relevant. “Although the film is set in 1938, its questions are relevant today as well: what our country means to us and how our choices affect its future. The film invites us to think about loyalty, responsibility and the line between good and evil,” he says.
Cast and genre
The cast includes Jēkabs Reinis, Vilis Daudziņš, Kaspars Zvīgulis, Kaspars Znotiņš, Santa Breikša, Elizabete Milta, Ivars Puga, Kristīne Belicka, Edgars Samītis, Artūrs Krūzkops, Kaspars Kārkliņš, Daniels Loginovs, Kārlis Elvis Artejevs, Pauls Iklāvs, Ralfs Puzāns and Ieva Florence-Vīksne.
The film is classed as a historical drama with a sharp plot. It is recommended for viewers aged 12 and over. The other events on the list are not described in the source text.
