The Lesson(2014)
Izlaiduma gads
Teacher who didn't say no
The Lesson Synopsis
The Lesson tells the story of Zane, a devoted teacher mentoring the senior class in a Latvian high school. She tries to live her life in the most meaningful way possible. She takes her mission as a teacher seriously, and works hard to help her students develop their talents. Even so, as a younger teacher it’s hard for Zane to keep her distance from the class – the students soon become a sort of family to her. When she realizes she’s falling in love with one of them, the others start to feel left out. She faces a stark choice between personal happiness and the pressures of society.
The Lesson (2014) is a drama film directed by Andris Gauja, released on October 10, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane, Mārcis Klatenbergs, Ieva Apine and Andrey Smolyakov. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Andris Gauja
- Writers:
- Lauris Gundars, Andris Gauja
- Producers:
- Andris Gauja, Guna Stahovska
- Cinematographer:
- Aleksandrs Grebņevs
- Composer:
- Andris Gauja
- Production:
- Riverbed, Horosho Production, Mojo Raiser Production
- Status:
- Released
The Lesson (2014) Trailer
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The Lesson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane
- Mārcis Klatenbergs
Mārcis Klatenbergs
- Ieva Apine
Ieva Apine
Andrey Smolyakov
Liena Šmukste
Marina Janaus
Gatis Gāga
Key crew
Directed by Andris Gauja, written by Lauris Gundars and Andris Gauja, produced by Andris Gauja and Guna Stahovska.
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The Lesson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Lesson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lesson?
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The main cast of The Lesson (2014) includes Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane, Mārcis Klatenbergs, Ieva Apine, Andrey Smolyakov and Liena Šmukste. The film was directed by Andris Gauja. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lesson released?
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The Lesson was released on October 10, 2014 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Lesson worth watching?
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The Lesson (2014) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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