The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Edda Magnason | ... |
Monica
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| Sverrir Gudnason | ... |
Sture
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| Kjell Bergqvist | ... |
Bengt
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| Vera Vitali | ... |
Marika
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Oskar Thunberg | ... |
Vilgot
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Johannes Wanselow | ... |
Beppe
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Nadja Christiansson | ... |
Eva-Lena
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| David Hellenius | ... |
Skivbolagsdirektören
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Cecilia Ljung | ... |
Greta
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Fredrik Lindborg | ... |
Dompan
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| Jörgen Thorsson | ... |
Tage
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| Hanna Ullerstam | ... |
Kerstin
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| Hedda Stiernstedt | ... |
Lina
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Henrik Ståhl | ... |
Povel Ramel
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Anna Harling | ... |
Journalisten
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Jonas Hedlund | ... |
Mäklaren
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Frederik Nilsson | ... |
Läkaren
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Peter Nordahl | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Piano
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Andreas Andersson | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Saxofon
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Staffan Findin | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Trombon
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Karl Olandersson | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Trumpet
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Calle Lindgren | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Trummor
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Chris Montgomery | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Trummor
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Martin Höper | ... |
Dompans Orkester: Bas Pre-Sture
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| Isabelle Kyed | ... |
Julia
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Harry Friedländer | ... |
Hasse Alfredsson
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Andréa Ager-Hanssen | ... |
Lena Nyman
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Mia Kjellkvist | ... |
Växeltelefonist
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Per Trollvik | ... |
Monicas chef
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Anders Knutsson | ... |
Inspelningsledare
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| Henrik Kvarnlöt | ... |
TV producent
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Dan Rehnquist | ... |
Journalist folkpark
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Sofie Gällerspång | ... |
Par med autografer
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Per-Anders Gustafsson | ... |
Par med autografer
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Elias Hedlund | ... |
Skivbolagsproducent
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Ralph Bernard | ... |
Leonard Feather
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| Jonathan Drew | ... |
Steve Chambers
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| Nicholas Dullea | ... |
Club Owner
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Clinton C. Ingram | ... |
Tommy Flanagan
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| Anthony Wills Jr. | ... |
Denzil Best
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Noah Jackson | ... |
Tommy's Bass Player
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| Amelia Fowler | ... |
Ella Fitzgerald
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Randy Ingram | ... |
Bill Evans
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Christian Coleman | ... |
Bill Evan's Drummer
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Peter Brendler | ... |
Bill Evan's Bass Player
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Peppe Holmsten | ... |
Swedish Journalist - Arne Thorén
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Preston Christopher Lawrence | ... |
Ella's Boyfriend
(as Preston Lawrence)
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Tyree Brown | ... |
Friend of Ella's Boyfriend
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Marcus Carlsson |
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Susan Christianen | ... |
Jazz dancer / Lindyhop dancer
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Cicci Green | ... |
Festgäst
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Isabelle Johannesson | ... |
Journalist
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Fredrik Johansson | ... |
Neighbor
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C.F. Leonhard | ... |
Photojournalist
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| Isabelle Sitterle | ... |
Jazz Club Patron
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Viking Almquist | ... |
80's Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Charly Bivona | ... |
Jazz Club Heckler (uncredited)
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| Danny Boushebel | ... |
Jazz Club Waiter (uncredited)
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John Damroth | ... |
Angry Jazz Club Patron (uncredited)
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Per Fenger-Krog | ... |
Lindyhop Dancer, Photographer (uncredited)
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| Hannes Fohlin | ... |
Guest Jazz Club (uncredited)
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Theodore John Forsi | ... |
Jazzklubb Rökare (uncredited)
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| Navid Ghaffarpour | ... |
60-tals Kille (uncredited)
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Eleanor Grayson | ... |
Jazz Club Girl (uncredited)
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| Vonn Harris | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Bill Hayek | ... |
Jazz Club Patron (uncredited)
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Hanna Hedin Hillberg | ... |
Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited)
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| Silvana Jakich | ... |
Jazz Enthusiast (uncredited)
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Alexander Karlsson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Alex Kruz | ... |
Jazzman (uncredited)
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Lars-Peter Larsson | ... |
Monicas Party Guest #1 (uncredited)
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Adam Leong | ... |
Jazz Club Patron / Chef (uncredited)
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Lucas Miklin | ... |
Teenager #2 (uncredited)
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| Rob Morgan | ... |
Miles Davis (uncredited)
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| Lennart B. Sandelin | ... |
Radio Reporter (uncredited) (voice)
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Rhea Sandstrom | ... |
Sylvia (uncredited)
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Douglas O. Walker | ... |
Jazz Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Per Fly | ||
Written by
| Monica Zetterlund | ... | (inspired by the life of) |
| Peter Birro | ... | (scenario) |
| Peter Birro | ... | (adaptation) |
| Per Fly | ... | (adaptation collaborator) |
Produced by
| Jessica Ask | ... | executive producer |
| Anna Carlsten | ... | line producer |
| Tory Lenosky | ... | line producer: New York |
| Lena Rehnberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Nordahl | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric Kress | ||
Editing by
| Åsa Mossberg | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Bengtsson | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Nils Bergman | ... | assistant editor |
| Martin Mork | ... | trailer editor |
| Emil Stenberg | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Linnea Roxeheim | ... | (as Linnéa Roxeheim) |
| Sara Törnkvist | ||
| Maggie Widstrand | ||
Production Design by
| Josefin Åsberg | ||
Art Direction by
| Kelly McGehee | ||
Set Decoration by
| Amy Williams | ... | set decorator: New York |
Costume Design by
| Kicki Ilander | ||
Makeup Department
| Roberto Baez | ... | makeup artist |
| Emma Byfors | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Hanna Holm | ... | makeup artist |
| Love Larson | ... | special effects teeth |
| Johan Lundström | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Jacqueline Menconi | ... | crowd hair and make up assistant |
| Erica Spetzig | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Mattias Tobiasson | ... | makeup artist |
| Eva Von Bahr | ... | makeup designer |
| Hanna Zätterström | ... | crowd makeup artist dailies |
| Justin Mayfield | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Lucas Joaquin | ... | unit production manager |
| Erika Malmgren | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jon Blåhed | ... | second assistant director |
| Eric LaFranchi | ... | second assistant director: US |
| Linnea Schumacher | ... | third assistant director |
| James Velasquez | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Mike Caruso | ... | art department assistant |
| Oliver Flink | ... | assistant property master |
| Jackie Goncalves | ... | art department assistant |
| Rickard Grönvall | ... | painter |
| Dorte Herning | ... | painter |
| Lars Hult | ... | carpenter |
| Klas Jansson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Sebastian Jansson | ... | carpenter |
| Per Johansson | ... | painter |
| Sofie Kinngard | ... | painter (as Sophie Kinngard) |
| Theresia Caballero Knevel | ... | property master (as Theresia Knevel) |
| Fredrik Kuuse | ... | assistant property master |
| Kelly Kuykendall | ... | assistant property master |
| Matilda Larsson | ... | assistant property master |
| Rasmus Larsson | ... | carpenter |
| Mike Lau | ... | art department assistant |
| Brahma Lilja | ... | carpenter |
| Martin Liljegren | ... | painter |
| Sandra Lindgren | ... | assistant art director |
| Laura Mac | ... | seamstress / set dresser |
| Joe Murray | ... | property master (as Martin Murray Jr.) |
| Mattias Müller | ... | carpenter |
| Steven Jos Phan | ... | carpenter (as Steven Phan) / set dresser (as Steven Phan) |
| Alexandra Schaller | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Jennie Schubert | ... | head set dresser / stand by props |
| Olivia-Selina Schubert | ... | art department assistant |
| Johan Sjölin | ... | construction head |
| Jonas Tjällman | ... | assistant art department trainee |
| Erika von Weissenberg | ... | property master |
| Elin Westerholm | ... | assistant property master |
| Max Wixom | ... | set dresser: New York |
Sound Department
| Jan Kasskawo | ... | adr mixer |
| Robert Leib | ... | boom operator |
| Hans Møller | ... | sound |
| Tobias Rönnertz | ... | sound |
| Philipp Starenko | ... | boom operator: New York |
Special Effects by
| Jocke Fors | ... | special effects technician |
| Johan Harnesk | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Mats Sampop Karlsson | ... | special effects technician |
| Mats Sonnesjö | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Håkan Blomdahl | ... | visual effects artist |
| Michael Holm | ... | digital compositor: NF ShortCut |
| Elin Kothe | ... | matte painter |
| Malin Leuchovius | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Martin Madsen | ... | visual effects supervisor: NF ShortCut |
| Lasse Strøm | ... | digital compositor: NF ShortCut |
| Thomas Therchilsen | ... | digital colourist |
| Gustav Törnroth | ... | digital compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erik Andersson | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Kristian Bergström | ... | gaffer |
| Jonas Björne | ... | assistant camera |
| Nick Vahér Dahlström | ... | assistant camera |
| Marcus Hagwall | ... | assistant camera |
| Tobias Henriksson | ... | electrician |
| Johan Jonsson | ... | electrician |
| Alex Kristoffersson Aragón | ... | camera trainee |
| Simon Köcher | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Gabor Laczkó | ... | key grip |
| Flemming Laursen | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Jonath Mathew | ... | still photographer |
| Ævar Páll Sigurðson | ... | lighting technician |
| Christoffer Skoog | ... | additional electrician |
| John Sturt | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Axel Söderlund | ... | electrician |
| Keno Varban | ... | camera production assistant |
| Phoebe Vickers | ... | still photographer |
| Daniel Wannberg | ... | focus puller |
| Fredrik Weine-Lindgren | ... | electrician intern |
Casting Department
| Stina Elinderson | ... | extras casting |
| Ted Jönsson | ... | extras casting trainee |
| Perri Lauren | ... | casting assistant |
| Gil O'Brien | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Rita Powers | ... | extras casting |
| Cindy Tolan | ... | casting director: US |
| Maggie Widstrand | ... | casting: children |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jessica Bergstrom | ... | costume assistant: New York |
| Emelia Carlsson | ... | costume assistant |
| Mobolaji Dawodu | ... | costumes: New York |
| Tiffany Kirkland | ... | costume assistant: New York |
| Hege Riksfjord | ... | costume assistant |
| Flora Wingård | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Rikard Andersson | ... | location scout |
| Robin Ehlde | ... | location scout |
| Jonas Fjärnefors | ... | location manager |
| Sergej Israel | ... | location assistant |
| Pablo Labañino | ... | location manager (as Pablo Labanino) |
| Jonas Rydergren | ... | additional location scout: Stockholm |
| Rikard Waxin | ... | location manager trainee |
Music Department
| Johan Ahlin | ... | musician: Valthorn - Sång Vera Vitali |
| Karl-Martin Almqvist | ... | musician: Tenorsaxofon, Flöte |
| Paula G. Apola | ... | accordion |
| Pelle Appelin | ... | musician |
| Peter Asplund | ... | musician: Trumpet, Flygelhorn - Sång Edda Magnasson |
| Thomas Backman | ... | musician: Barytonsaxofon, Klarinett - Sång Edda Magnasson |
| Torbjörn Bernhardsson | ... | musician |
| Patrik Boman | ... | musician: Kontrabass - Sång Edda Magnasson |
| Karin Claesson | ... | musician |
| Michael Dahlvid | ... | assistant music recording engineer |
| Håkan Ehrén | ... | musician |
| Bo Eklund | ... | musician |
| Staffan Findin | ... | musician: trombone |
| Tuula Fleivik | ... | musician |
| Janne Hansson | ... | music recording engineer |
| Mikael Herrström | ... | music recording engineer (as Micke Herrström) |
| Helena K. Heuman | ... | musician |
| Martin Höper | ... | bass |
| Johan Hörlen | ... | musician: Altsaxofon, Flöte - Sång Edda Magnasson (as Johan Hörlén) |
| Lena Jakobsson | ... | trombone |
| Nils Janson | ... | musician: Trumpet, Flygelhorn - Sång Vera Vitali (as Nils Janson) |
| Per 'Texas' Johansson | ... | musician |
| Oscar Kleväng | ... | musician |
| Bertil Lindh | ... | musician |
| Martin Lood | ... | musician: Trumpet - Sång Vera Vitali |
| Edda Magnason | ... | musician: singer (as Edda Magnasson) |
| Sussi Magnusson | ... | musician |
| Myrra Malmberg | ... | vocal coach |
| Annette Mannheimer | ... | musician |
| Svein Martinsen | ... | musician (as Svein-Harald Martinsen) |
| Viveka Rydén Mårtensson | ... | musician |
| Helena Nilsson | ... | musician |
| Lars Nilsson | ... | music mix / music recording engineer / music recording producer |
| Peter Nordahl | ... | conductor / music arranger / musician |
| Veronika Novotna | ... | musician |
| Magnus Palmborg | ... | music supervisor |
| Lotte Lybeck Pehrsson | ... | violin |
| Kati Raitinen | ... | musician |
| Åsa Rudner | ... | musician |
| Bo Söderström | ... | musician |
| Vera Vitali | ... | musician: singer |
| Harry Wallin | ... | musician: Trummor - Sång Edda Magnasson |
| Magnus Wilklund | ... | musician: Trombon - Sång Edda Magnasson |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lillie Aleksandrov | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Felix Berrios | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Callenholt | ... | assistant: Mr Fly |
| Denise Carlford | ... | production assistant |
| Pernilla Carlzon | ... | musician: violin |
| Cecilia Forsberg | ... | production coordinator |
| Viktor Krave | ... | production assistant |
| Staffan Kvarneke | ... | DIT |
| Hanne Lassgård | ... | production coordinator |
| Anna Lebar Sanders | ... | production assistant |
| Nikkia Moulterie | ... | production coordinator |
| Josh Nadelman | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Åsa Norberg | ... | marketing manager |
| Magnus Olsson | ... | musician: trombone |
| Magnus Persson | ... | musician: accordion |
| Maya Parment Schwarz | ... | production assistant |
| Lauren Silver | ... | production accountant |
| Martin Stensson | ... | musician: violin |
| Emil Wiklund | ... | legal and business affairs |
Thanks
| Monica Zetterlund | ... | acknowledgment: 1937-2005 |
Production Companies
- StellaNova Film (presents)
- Film i Väst (in co-production with)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (in co-production with)
- Sveriges Television (SVT) (in co-production with)
- DR/Filmklubben (in co-production with)
- Eyeworks Fine & Mellow (in co-production with)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (with production support from)
- Det Danske Filminstitut (with production support from)
- Eurimages (with the support of)
- Nordisk Film & TV-Fond (with the support of)
Distributors
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2012) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Broadmedia Studios (2014) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Chrysalis Films (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (2015) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Entertainment (2014) (Greece) (theatrical)
- SF Film Finland (2013) (Finland) (theatrical) (in Swedish without subtitles)
- SF Film Finland (2014) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2015) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Filmgate (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Mainstream (sound)
- Dansk Filmfotograf Forbund (DFF) (director of photography: Eric Kress)
- Atlantis Studios (music recording studio: Stockholm)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Film Finances (film completion guarantor)
- Gothenburg Film Studios (production facilities)
- Nice Dissolve (digital dailies) (New York)
- Nilento Studios (music recording studio: Göteborg)
- WestAros Productions (location scouting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set in the glamour and free spirit of the early sixties. Monica, a young Swedish small town girl is dreaming of the vibrant city jazz clubs of Stockholm. She embarks on an intense journey in the limelight as a celebrated singer and actress in the golden era of jazz. Among artists and hipsters her phenomenal success leaves a trail of broken love affairs and promises. Written by Lena Rehnberg |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The variety show that Monica plays in the movie is a mixture of different varieties she did with Hasse Alfredsson and Tage Danielsson. The venue, China Teatern (The China Theatre) and the actor with the turban is a reference to Gula Hund (Yellow Dog) from 1964. The musicians with the red sport coats are from the 1976 variety Svea Hund and lastly the number Monica performs ("Vad en liten gumma kan gno", roughly translated "What a little [old] lady can work") is from "Glaset i Örat" (The Glass in the Ear) from 1973. See more » |
| Goofs | The movie is supposed to take place during the very first years of the 1960's. However, as Monica Z. and the band tour the country in a bus you can hear the Swedish pop group Tages performing "Ms MacBaren" from the loudspeakers. This song was actually not released until 1966. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Så tuktas kärleken (1955). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It Could Happen To You See more » |