
The Hostage 2006
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.
Director: Laila Pakalnina
Cast

Branko Završan
Hijacker
Kristaps Mednis
Tom

Ivars Brakovskis
Visvaldis

Pauls Butkevics
Antons
Uldis Dumpis

Kaljo Kiisk
Old man

Valdis Liepiņš
Detective
Jekabs Nakums
Himself

Ieva Puķe
Mother

Jaan Rekkor
Coach