We Will Riot
"A film about beats, love, friendship, and the system that destroys it all"
Originally released in 2013. We Will Riot is a feature film. directed by Romas Zabarauskas. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ebeneezer Nii Sowah, Sonata Visockaitė, and Olita Dautartaitė
Synopsis
Luke is an up-and-coming DJ from an affluent New York family with a Lithuanian father and an African-American mother. When Luke hears from an estranged grandmother in Lithuania, he defies his parents and decides to visit this far-away country, flying straight to the capital city Vilnius. He falls in love with the city, a rebellious girl called Marta, and the local music scene - the beatmakers - promoted by an aggressive gay manager, Andy. Luke's grandma's connections get him a deal with the municipality to become the manager of a new nightclub, and he takes up the challenge... but the deal turns out to be poisoned, forcing Luke to rebel in ways he never imagined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
LT
Original language
Country
Lithuania
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ebeneezer Nii Sowah
as Luke
Sonata Visockaitė
as Aldona
Olita Dautartaitė
as Luke's grandma
Ferdinandas Jakšys
as Grandma's boyfriend
Sakalas Uždavinys
as Mayor
Erika Jennings
as Cafe de Paris Barmaid
Oskaras Korsunovas
as Barmaid's boyfriend
Mindaugas Bonanu
as Kablys Barman
Kamilė Skardžiūtė
as Party Kid
Ivas Gaulia
as Party Kid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LT
Production Companies
- Naratyvas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Will Riot about?
Luke is an up-and-coming DJ from an affluent New York family with a Lithuanian father and an African-American mother. When Luke hears from an estranged grandmother in Lithuania, he defies his paren...
Who directed We Will Riot?
We Will Riot was directed by Romas Zabarauskas.
How long is We Will Riot?
We Will Riot has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was We Will Riot released?
We Will Riot was released on April 5, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Will Riot?
The main cast of We Will Riot includes Ebeneezer Nii Sowah, Sonata Visockaitė, Olita Dautartaitė, Ferdinandas Jakšys, Sakalas Uždavinys.