The Shoe (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, The Shoe is a comedy and drama film directed by Laila Pakalnina, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Every night, Soviet tractors comb the coast of Latvia looking for signs of anyone who could have infiltrated the Soviet border from the sea. One morning, three Soviet patrolmen discover a woman’s shoe in the sand and footsteps leading to the quaint little village of Liepaja.
Who’s in it. The Shoe stars Igors Buraks as Andrej, Ivars Brakovskis as Militiaman Kristaps, Viktors Čestnovs as Roberts and Andrejs Garnavl as Lieutenant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Shoe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shoe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shoe (1998)?
- In US, The Shoe is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shoe worth watching?
- The Shoe holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shoe?
- The Shoe stars Igors Buraks, Ivars Brakovskis, Viktors Čestnovs, Andrejs Garnavl and Vadims Grossmans.
- When was The Shoe released?
- The Shoe was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.