Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ada Neretniece.

What it’s about. The film takes place in the early 50s in a small Siberian village where the paths and destinies of exiled Latvians, Kalmyks, and Russians crossed. The Kalmyk boy Ligi lives with his grandfather, who goes to the taiga, collects herbs, treats fellow villagers. One day Grandfather was arrested on false charges of murder and arson of the farm.

Who’s in it. Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder stars Tseren Tsatkhlanov, Mārtiņš Kvēps, Maksim Munzuk and Juris Žagars, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fortune Telling on a Lamb Shoulder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.