The Rifleman

Set during the First World War, this drama follows a sixteen-year-old Latvian named Arturs Vanags. After the conflict destroys his home and claims his mother's life, Arturs joins the Russian army, hoping for honor and a quick return home. Instead, he faces the brutal reality of the front lines, where he eventually loses both his father and brother. As the war drags on and internal conflicts arise, Arturs must find the strength to survive the fighting and return to a homeland that is establishing its own independence.

The film was directed by Dzintars Dreibergs, marking the first in a chronological list of two directed works, followed by Escape Net. The cast is led by Oto Brantevics in the role of Arturs, appearing alongside Vilis Daudziņš, Gatis Gāga, Martins Vilsons, Rēzija Kalniņa, and Raimonds Celms. Produced by KULTFILMA and the National Film Centre of Latvia, the production involved a credited crew of 93 people.

Since its release in 2019, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 5,600 votes and a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 202 votes.