The Hostage - 2006

The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the little hostage – beginning with some local chocolate and a self-instruction tape for learning the native language, and ending with organizing a Song Festival and a special biathletes’ performance – all ideas originating from a CD on Latvia.

74min
2006
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

About The Hostage

The Hostage Overview

The Hijacker lands the plane at the Rīga Airport. 7 year-old Tom, travelling on his own, voluntarily becomes a hostage. Along with the traditional demands, the Hijacker adds the demands of the little hostage – beginning with some local chocolate and a self-instruction tape for learning the native language, and ending with organizing a Song Festival and a special biathletes’ performance – all ideas originating from a CD on Latvia.

Runtime: 74min

Extra details

Original Title: Ķīlnieks
Original Language: Latvian
Directed By: Laila Pakalnina
Production Companies
Acuba FilmAdorijaArteksCasablanca Film Production (SI)Hargla CompanyLatvijas Nacionalais Kino CentrsValsts Kulturkapitala Fonds (VKF)