Kārlis Vītols

Three unrelated sci-fi stories that depict people’s search for happiness.

Once upon a time, Rowan, the earl of heaven, woke up old. From that moment on, all his future plans were in the form of the past. A film about a man's inability to cope with the aging of his body.

After his spaceship crashes, an astronaut finds himself on a mysterious metal planet. What he doesn’t know is that inside the planet is a mechanical clock – the heart of the universe. And it has stopped...

When in love, one has no idea the price that must be paid to keep this love alive. This is a film about a woman forced to choose between her own freedom or being a loving mother and wife. The script is based on motifs from the fairy tale by Latvian writer Kārlis Skalbe.

A painter searches for a way into his lost garden – the only place where he can create his art. And when he finds it, it becomes a fetish. An exploration of the components of modern art that were fetishes for artists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Mount Fuji in Japan is occupied by a Latvian Devil. He forces Latvian culture upon Japanese villages, thus trying to form a territory of a non-existent country. When the inhabitants of one of the villages are all turned into Rainis – the all-time greatest Latvian poet and playwright – an ambitious Samurai is sent to fight for Japan.

The film is based on an interpretation of the fairy tale theme that takes place after the "happy ending," when the noble knight defeats the dragon and frees the princess from his clutches. But what if the knight is unable to fall in love with his rescued princess and instead wallows in contemplative joy over his heroic deed, finding fulfillment in the slain dragon's hide—his trophy? At the same time, his new wife struggles with sexual dissatisfaction and, despite everything, continues to love her husband until the witches conjure up large silicone breasts for her and everything turns upside down...

Nikolaus von Himsel, accompanied by his tutor, embarks on a European tour, curating a cabinet of curiosities to garner acclaim upon his return. However, enticed by the chance to ascend Mount Vesuvius, a coveted aspiration among his peers, he rebels against his predetermined path. He goes on to explore societal diversity, encounter remarkable individuals, and uncover his genuine passions. This transformative journey leads to him overcoming challenges and embracing a life aligned with his true nature.

The story of a small Minotaur who tries to find playmates in the endless labyrinth while his Dad is at work. He only manages to meet mythological characters, busy with their own ambitions.

Sometime in the near future, after the end of the world, a person gets into a family fight with a robot.

During a solar eclipse, nature performs a transcendental ritual. Two worlds collide and a secret gate is opened, allowing a man to reach a woman.