Three Latvian musketeers steal a key and everyone's dignity in this chaotic 1972 fever dream.
The 30-year war still goes on. Riga headmasters have decided to submit themselves to mercy of Polish-Lithuanian Duke. Rigas' defenders disagree strongly and steal the ceremonial Key of Riga. Will they succeed in their fight against all odds? Will three Latvian musketeers have their happily ever after?
Practical Effects
1972 Eastern European production design hits different—gloriously ramshackle.
Acting
The three leads have chemistry that transcends the script's nonsense.
Director
Aleksandrs Leimanis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Soviet occupation, this was one of few Latvian films allowed to celebrate national history—albeit disguised as slapstick adventure.
Director Leimanis later admitted the 'Polish-Lithuanian Duke' was written vaguely so censors wouldn't notice it mirrored Soviet power structures.
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