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A Summer Tale (2000)
Director: Ulf Malmros
Cast: Kjell Bergqvist, Anastasios Soulis, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson
Runtime92 min
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The summer of '58, the year Sweden almost won the world championship in soccer over Brazil, Yngve Johansson accepts two children to live with him during the summer, as told through the eyes of a young boy. His name is Mårten, and the other child's name is Annika. She is a rough girl, with many problems. The three of them do not get along, and Yngve is a true dictator to the children's eyes. However, when the children discover that their new guardian has a crush on their teacher (Cecilia Nilsson), they do what they can to bring the two together. Soon enough, the three will discover that they have a lot more in common than they previously imagined, and together they can make their lives worth living again. This is a sweet story about life in Sweden in the mid 1900's. It is about family, love, hate, innocent friendship that we all can relate to, and much, much more...
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A Summer Tale (2000), directed by Ulf Malmros, is a critically acclaimed drama-comedy-romance that explores the lives of a young boy, a troubled girl, and their guardian in 1950s Sweden. The film has received positive reviews, with audiences on IMDb rating it 7.1/10, indicating a well-received and engaging story about family, friendship, and personal growth.
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Fans of heartwarming Swedish dramedies will appreciate the charming performances and thoughtful exploration of family, friendship, and personal growth in director Ulf Malmros' 2000 film A Summer Tale, which blends humor and poignancy as a young boy, his rough-edged companion, and their gruff guardian learn to connect over the course of an unforgettable summer.
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A Summer Tale is a 2000 comedy-drama. Its original Swedish title is Den bästa sommaren, which means "The Best Summer". Written and directed by Ulf Malmros, the film stars Kjell Bergqvist, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson, and Brasse Brännström, and was produced by Zentropa and Memfis Film.
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