Lake Sonata

1976·Movie
1h 32min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Fast Pace1

Heart

Deeply romantic and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Doctor Rudolfs spends time at his country cottage, and there he meets teacher Laura - a mother of two children whose husband is in prison. Rudolfs rescues Laura's daughter, Zaiga, who is sick, befriends her son, Maris, and falls in love with Laura, but she desperately struggles with her feelings of responsibility towards her family.
Baltic Romantic DramaMelancholic Love StoryComplex Family DynamicsQuiet IntimacyMoral DilemmaRural SettingCharacter-Driven NarrativePoetic RealismEmotional RestraintClassic Latvian Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lake Sonata worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Lake Sonata?

1 h 32 min

Lake Sonata runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Lake Sonata in?

Latvian

It was made in Latvian. Produced in Russia.

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