Four More Years (2010)
"Fyra år till" (original title)

Political party leader David Holst, one of Sweden's most popular politicians, is handsome, funny, popular and predicted as the country's next Prime Minister. But what at first appears to be... See full summary »

Director:

Tova Magnusson-Norling

Writer:

Wilhelm Behrman

Stars:

Björn Kjellman, Eric Ericson, Tova Magnusson-Norling

Cast

Credited cast:
Björn Kjellman	...	David Holst
Eric Ericson	...	Martin
Tova Magnusson-Norling	...	Fia (as Tova Magnusson)
André Wickström	...	Jörgen
Sten Ljunggren	...	Josef
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Elisabeth Falk	...	Birgitta
Johan Friberg	...	Date 1
Inger Heyman	...	Ingrid (as Inger Hayman)
Tom Heyman	...	Man på toalett
Albin Holmberg	...	Date 2 (as Albin Flinkas)
Lisbeth Johansson	...	Barbro
Carina Karvanen	...	Sosse i matsal
Jan-Olov Leandersson	...	Radiotekniker
Adam Lundgren	...	Flirtande sevitör
Erik Lundin	...	Livvakten

Storyline

Political party leader David Holst, one of Sweden's most popular politicians, is handsome, funny, popular and predicted as the country's next Prime Minister. But what at first appears to be an easy victory turns into a humbling defeat as another party wins the elections and four more years of leading the country, Then, when David suddenly falls in love, the problem is not that he's already married or that he's fallen in love with another man....but that the man he's fallen head over heels in love with, Martin, is the only man on earth he cannot love. He is an up-and-comer in the rivaling party that won the elections! David is risking everything - his family, his party and his own name. If they can't keep their relationship a secret, a public scandal could be a career destroyer. But David doesn't have the nerve to play this kind of game and eventually the mistakes and misunderstandings pile up and their love is threatened to be lost. Almost. "Four More Years' is a funny, daring, clever...

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Plot Keywords:

love | political party | politician | sweden | breakup | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

26 November 2010 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

4 weitere Jahre - Wahlkampf 'mal anders

Filming Locations:

Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anagram Produktion, Film i Väst

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

The opening credits read "Pork guitar madonna presenterar". Then the characters switches place and it reads "Anagram produktion presenterar" instead.

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Connections

Features Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996)

User Reviews

very charming and entertaining

This film provides a very different take on the effects of secret desire on public office in otherwise open minded Sweden and how it also affects the relationships of the individuals involved. A bold romantic comedy that pushes boundaries on several thematic levels, this i another brilliant gay themed Swedish film after Patrick 1,5 a few years ago.

David Holst has just lost the election he was slated to win. His good looks, political savvy, and humor made him the front-runner for the Prime Minister of Sweden, but his lead has suddenly taken a downfall. It is during this time of disappointment that he meets Martin in an elevator and falls head over heels in love. Despite his marriage to his closest co-worker, Fia, and his professed heterosexuality, David pursues a relationship with Martin only to find out that Martin is the Secretary of State for the political party that beat him in the recent election. He is very confused on what to do. He tries his best but cannot control his desire to be with Martin. He just cannot control it and their very meaningful and pleasant affair stars. But can the double whammy of not only falling for a man, but also a political opponent, ever allow the two to be together. They have a falling out when David feels that Martin is cheating on him. He decides to break up and comes out to his wife. After a series of events, the two men decide to give it another shot because they both think that they fit in so well with each other but this time also some misunderstanding happens. Finally when David gives in that he will be forever lonely, when Martin comes in one final time to get back together, David refuses despite wanting him so bad saying that he cannot be selfish and just think of himself. He needs to think of his party too. But thanks to Fia, sense prevails before major damage can be done and finally the lovers reunite.

The dialogues in the film are witty and the characters behave in ways that people find very comforting. There is a maturity in the interactions that you typically don't see in American film. I loved the interactions of both t he men when they visit David's parents. The overall story is very heart warming and its comedic tone is a nice compliment. Watching lot of bad films has given me some idea on how to appreciate a good film. The film gets a little preachy when there are too many discussions around politics but the comic tone helps to keep the check. I felt at a point that it is being stretched by that did not bother me too much. The best thing is that the 2 actors were chosen based on their characters. They are not averagely attractive but that suits the character who end up developing such a refreshing bond between them which is both sexual and friendly.

Highly recommended. It had love, mature romance, comedy and drama.