Lake Sonata (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Lake Sonata is a drama and romance film directed by Gunārs Cilinskis, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Doctor Rudolfs spends time at his country cottage, and there he meets teacher Laura - a mother of two children whose husband is in prison. Rudolfs rescues Laura's daughter, Zaiga, who is sick, befriends her son, Maris, and falls in love with Laura, but she desperately struggles with her feelings of responsibility towards her family.
Who’s in it. Lake Sonata stars Astrīda Kairiša as Laura, Gunārs Cilinskis as Rūdolfs, Ģirts Jakovļevs as Rics and Lilita Ozoliņa as Vija, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lake Sonata sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lake Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lake Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lake Sonata (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lake Sonata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lake Sonata worth watching?
- Lake Sonata holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lake Sonata?
- Lake Sonata stars Astrīda Kairiša, Gunārs Cilinskis, Ģirts Jakovļevs, Lilita Ozoliņa and Lidija Freimane.
- When was Lake Sonata released?
- Lake Sonata was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.