The Pit

Inspired by a series of true stories published by Latvian writer Jana Egle. The story revolves around a boy called Markuss, who must adapt to a new life with his granny in the countryside. After Emīlija – a neighbour’s daughter – makes some contemptuous remarks about Markuss’s father, he decides to teach her a cruel lesson. This has severe consequences that resonate throughout the village. Forced to work, the boy begins to harbour hatred towards the others in the village. The only person the boy can relate to is an old sailor living in the nearby woods, who is encouraging his artistry. They inspire one another and keep each other’s secrets. It is only through an accidental turn of events that Emīlija’s mother’s intended sanctions against Markuss and the boy’s reputation in the eyes of the inhabitants of the village radically change.