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, Kristaps Mednis, Ivars Brakovskis, Pauls Butkevics, Uldis Dumpis, Kaljo Kiisk, Valdis Liepiņš, Jekabs Nakums
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.
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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 …
1h 14m
May 1, 2006
Laila Pakalnina
Branko Završan, Kristaps Mednis, Ivars Brakovskis
Comedy, Drama
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