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The Chronicles of Melanie
The Chronicles of Melanie

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The Chronicles of Melanie

NR·2016·124m

Summary

The 14th of June 1941, Soviet-occupied Latvia: Without warning, the authorities break into the house of Melanie and her husband Aleksandr 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 Aleksandr, full of hope for a free Latvia and a better tomorrow.

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Director, Writer

Viesturs Kairišs

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Latvian

Budget:

$800,000.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

deportation
soviet union
siberia