Romantic comedy film Aicinājums will premiere in Latvian cinemas on January 22, 2027, as a Baltic co-production directed by Dž. Dž. Džilindžers. The movie adapts the Spanish play and film The People Upstairs (Sentimental) by writer and director Cesc Gay, whose created story has inspired several film adaptations in different countries and gained international recognition from audiences and critics alike.
Cast and Crew Behind Aicinājums
Director Dž. Dž. Džilindžers, who previously created the relationship drama Perfektie based on Italian director Paolo Genovese’s film Perfetti sconosciuti (Perfect Strangers), acknowledges that the theme of relationships still fascinates him in both theater and cinema. The director described the project as a story where humor and pain coexist, exploring how couples who know each other well can still confront hidden emotions.
The technical crew working across all three Baltic film versions is united by cinematographer Mihkels Soe, whose filmography includes Perfektie (Perfect Stranger), Apteeker Melchior, Shadow, and Something Real.
Baltic Co-Production Details
The plot centers on a married couple who have lived together for more than twenty years, sharing a family, a common home, and a seemingly ordered life, though years of unexpressed emotions and relationship fatigue hide behind daily routine. One evening, new neighbors arrive as guests and issue a completely unexpected invitation, turning the usual evening into a whirlwind of events that forces the couple to review relationship boundaries and uncover long-held secrets while asking whether two people can still surprise and newly see each other after two decades together. Filming took place during the summer in Latvia and Vilnius, producing separate versions for each of the three Baltic countries with distinct directors and local creative teams. Centaur Films producer Kristians Alhimionoks stated that the success of Perfektie demonstrated regional interest in character-driven relationship stories that ask complex questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aicinājums
When does Aicinājums open in cinemas?
The romantic comedy debuts in Latvian movie theaters on January 22, 2027.
Who wrote the original story behind the film?
The film is a Latvian adaptation of the Spanish play and movie The People Upstairs (Sentimental), created by Spanish writer and director Cesc Gay.
Which actors star in the Latvian film version?
The main cast includes Jānis Skutelis, Kristīne Krūze-Hermane, Evija Krūze, and Egons Dombrovskis.
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