The Gardener
Originally released in 2016. The Gardener is a drama film. directed by Madara Dišlere. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valdis Villerušs, Pēteris Akmeņlauks, and Gundars Jakobsons
Synopsis
The old gardener works all day in harmony with nature’s rhythms and the wisdom of the ancient Latvians. His happiness and fulfillment is a garden that no longer belongs to him, but he feels like it does due to his large contribution to it. He speaks to the garden, and it responds, giving him shelter and a rich harvest. Autumn arrives and there is much work, more than the gardener can handle. The young homeowners, desiring to make the gardener’s life easier, hire a new gardener. The old gardener’s love of the garden and his unwillingness to share it with anyone else leads him to make an inevitable decision to stay in the garden of his family forever. This is a poetically symbolic story about disappearing time, the land and modern reality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Tasse Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gardener about?
The old gardener works all day in harmony with nature’s rhythms and the wisdom of the ancient Latvians. His happiness and fulfillment is a garden that no longer belongs to him, but he feels like ...
Who directed The Gardener?
The Gardener was directed by Madara Dišlere.
How long is The Gardener?
The Gardener has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Gardener released?
The Gardener was released on May 4, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gardener?
The main cast of The Gardener includes Valdis Villerušs, Pēteris Akmeņlauks, Gundars Jakobsons, Kristians Putniņš, Inga Apine.