In 1930s Riga, a young man from the countryside trades in his humble beginnings for a life of artistic passion and bohemian excess. Juris Upenajs arrives in the city with big dreams and a burning desire to make a name for himself. At a wild and unforgettable party, he meets the love of his life, and their whirlwind romance is marked by laughter, tears, and a series of misadventures that will leave you smiling.
Homo Novus
In 1938, a young artist named Juris Upenajs arrives in Riga, starting to establish himself in the city.