The Courage to Kill

Erik lives by night. He works in a nightclub and occasionally dresses up as a woman to rob rich clients. One day Erik's father arrives uninvited. It's a surprise visit that brings out memories of complicated childhood.

Cast

Armands Reinfelds

as Erik

Uldis Norenbergs

as The father

Zane Jančevska

Maija Jevhuta

as Radka

Len Davies

as The dj

Ingūna Zemzare

as Margarita

Regīna Razuma

as Sirsnina

Elza Radziņa

Gunta Virkava

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