Uldis Leiškalns

The well known but misunderstood career of talanted opera singer Uldis Leiškalns ended more than 20 years ago. The real reasons behind him being fired remain a mistery. How does the life of an opera star change after stepping down from the golden stage to the gray streets of Riga?

In this documentary "Hat on pavement" the main characters of the film are young professional musicians who play music in the meat pavilion of Riga Central Market in search of a livelihood.