# The Rifleman (2019)

> A Latvian teenager joins the First World War and must survive the destruction of his family, ideals, and homeland before rebuilding a life in a newly born nation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/396427

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Dzintars Dreibergs
- Cast: Oto Brantevics, Vilis Daudziņš, Ivars Krasts, Gatis Gāga, Martins Vilsons, Rēzija Kalniņa, Raimonds Celms, Jēkabs Reinis
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6084202/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: harrowing, melancholic, atmospheric, historical film night, war cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A young soldier's journey through the horrors of war leads him to discover the true meaning of home and resilience.

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