Where to watch The Shoe (1998)

Story

Set during the 1950s in Soviet-occupied Latvia, a routine patrol along the coastline stumbles upon an abandoned shoe and mysterious footprints in the sand near the village of Liepaja. This discovery sets off a chain of events as the authorities investigate what might have washed ashore. The film weaves together the lives of soldiers and villagers as they navigate suspicion, duty, and secrets in a tense Cold War setting.

Why watch

• Directed by Laila Pakalnina, offering a distinctive perspective on Soviet-era Latvia
• Blends comedy and drama for a nuanced take on historical tensions
• Compact 83-minute runtime with an intriguing premise

Good for: Viewers interested in Eastern European cinema and Cold War-era stories; certificate unknown, so check before watching with children.