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The Lesson (2014)

The Lesson poster
Original title
Izlaiduma gads
Directed by
Andris Gauja
Genre
documentary film
Country
Latvia
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
4.8 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film follows a young teacher balancing her work with students and parents alongside her personal relationships. It shows the challenges and connections in her daily life.

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What happens

The Lesson (Latvian: Izlaiduma gads) is a Latvian narrative feature film directed by Andris Gauja and released in 2014. The film is Gauja's debut film. It tells the story of a young teacher, including her relationships with her students, their parents, and her loved ones. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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