Pieviltie (1961)

9.5/10 • 85 min • Drama

Overview

After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks everywhere. Nuns sit at the bedside of his sick mother. The girl he loves, Lienite, is dressed in the black habit of a novice. Anton, Janis' childhood friend, has become a priest. A struggle begins between Janis and Anton, a subtle psychologist, over Andris, a sickly boy who is extremely impressionable and gifted. Janis understands that the power of the church lies in the indifference of non-believers. He believes in his own strength and love for his loved ones.

Cast

Eduards Pavuls

Jānis Lazdāns

Valdemārs Zandbergs

Astrīda Kairiša

Velta Līne

Sister Beatrise

Alfreds Videnieks

Father Dominiks

Zigrīda Stungure

Anda Zaice

Gunars Placens

Jānis Grantiņš

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