Maija and Paija
1991, Latvian. Directed by Gunārs Piesis.
A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Latvian
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- Released
- 15 July 1991
- Original title
- Maija un Paija
- Country
- Latvia
- Written by
- Lija Brīdaka, Anna Brigadere
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What Maija and Paija is based on
Maija and Paija is based on Maija un Paija (1922) by Anna Brigadere.
1922
Maija un Paija
By Anna Brigadere
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Maija and Paija runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Maija and Paija is streaming on Eternal Family in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Maija and Paija?
If you liked Maija and Paija, try Hansel and Gretel, FairyTale: A True Story, Princess.
Who directed Maija and Paija?
Maija and Paija (1991) was directed by Gunārs Piesis and stars Elīna Siliņa, Ieva Sāviča, Lilita Ozoliņa.
What is Maija and Paija based on?
Maija and Paija is based on Maija un Paija (1922) by Anna Brigadere.