by Mark Deming
synopsis
In this romantic drama, Brigita (Baiba Broka) is a beautiful Latvian woman looking for love. She replies to a promising personal ad and finds herself corresponding with Lars (Samuel Froler), a shy Swedish scientist who shares a house with his well-intentioned but overbearing sister (Eva-Lena Bjorkman). In time, Brigita travels to Sweden to meet Lars, and when it comes time for her to return home, Lars decides to follow. Brigita's former boyfriend (Juris Zagars) trails her to Sweden, but when he arrives he finds himself falling for Lars's sister. Svar Med Photo was the first co-production financed equally by Swedish and Latvian firms.
