Simon & the Oaks
"Every family has a secret."
Originally released in 2011. Simon & the Oaks is a drama/history film. directed by Lisa Ohlin. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, and Jan Josef Liefers
Synopsis
Epic story about two families and their friendship and common destiny in Sweden's Gothenburg in the 1940s and 1950s. Told from the perspective of young Simon Larsson, who learns that he's an adopted child who has a Jewish father from Germany. After WWII Simon travels to explore his roots - a journey that leads to the basic mysteries of the human life. After the bestselling novel by Marianne Fredriksson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (55 votes)
Box Office
$150.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Bill Skarsgård
as Simon Larsson
Helen Sjöholm
as Karin Larrson
Jan Josef Liefers
as Ruben Lentov
Katharina Schüttler
as Iza
Stefan Gödicke
as Erik Larsson
Jonatan S. Wächter
as Young Simon
Karl Martin Eriksson
as Young Isak
Karl Linnertorp
as Isak Lentov
Erica Löfgren
as Klara
Josefin Neldén
as Mona
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
- Revenue
- $150,109
Production Companies
- Schmidtz Katze Filmkollektiv
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon & the Oaks about?
Epic story about two families and their friendship and common destiny in Sweden's Gothenburg in the 1940s and 1950s. Told from the perspective of young Simon Larsson, who learns that he's an adopte...
Who directed Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks was directed by Lisa Ohlin.
How long is Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Simon & the Oaks released?
Simon & the Oaks was released on December 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simon & the Oaks?
The main cast of Simon & the Oaks includes Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler, Stefan Gödicke.