The Chronicles of Melanie

Melānijas hronika

The 14th of June 1941, Soviet-occupied Latvia. Without warning, the authorities break into the house of Melanie and her husband Alexander, and force them to leave everything behind. Together with more than 15 000 Latvians, Melanie and her son get deported to Siberia. In her fight against cold, famine and cruelty, she only gains new strength through the letters she writes to Alexander, full of hope for a free Latvia and a better tomorrow.

Director

Viesturs Kairišs

Screenplay

Viesturs Kairišs

Music

Arturs Maskats

Status

Released

Release date

01/11/2016

Original language

Latvian

Budget

US$ 1 M