A Summer Tale
Originally released in 2000. A Summer Tale is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ulf Malmros.
Starring Kjell Bergqvist, Anastasios Soulis, and Rebecca Scheja
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (54 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Memfis Film
- Zentropa Entertainments
- Film i Väst
- SVT
- Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Summer Tale about?
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 yo...
Who directed A Summer Tale?
A Summer Tale was directed by Ulf Malmros.
How long is A Summer Tale?
A Summer Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was A Summer Tale released?
A Summer Tale was released on March 8, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Summer Tale?
The main cast of A Summer Tale includes Kjell Bergqvist, Anastasios Soulis, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson, Brasse Brännström.