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| Sofia Helin | ... | Mia | |
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Kajsa Ernst | ... | Eivor |
| Ann Petrén | ... | Gunilla | |
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Barbro Enberg | ... | Barbro |
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Joakim Lindblad | ... | Jan-Olof |
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Inga Ålenius | ... | Anna |
| Willie Andréason | ... | Calle | |
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Lars-Gunnar Aronsson | ... | Ingvar (as Lars G. Aronsson) |
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Peter Jankert | ... | Tommy |
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Maja Andersson | ... | Ida |
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Alf Nilsson | ... | Tore |
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Anders Bjernulf | ... | Bjernulf |
| Lars-Gunnar Björklund | ... | Spelman (as Lars Gunnar Björklund) | |
| Cecilia Forss | ... | Helena | |
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Martin Heningsson | ... | Johan |
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Mia, who's living in Stockholm, comes home to her small childhood town to celebrate her father's birthday. There she finds herself looked down-upon by her oldest sister; and she has to confront both her sisters when her father decides to give her the cabin by the lake, a place sought-after by both of her sisters. She visits some people who are still living in the small town, and all seem quite content with the lives they're leading. However, as the story progresses it becomes more and more noticeable that none of the characters feel good about how they live. Written by Icea
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Performed by Anders Nygårds, Anders Bjernulf and Lars-Gunnar Björklund
Sung by Maja Andersson
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Äppelbo gånglåtPerformed by Anders Nygårds, Anders Bjernulf and Lars-Gunnar Björklund
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Maria Blom's 'Masjävlar' shows a slice of life at a small Swedish town. The dysfunctional family theme as presented here isn't anything new and the film does tend to border on clichés at times but there's a sincerity with which Blom tells her story. For example, all the scenes of Mia finding herself a stranger in her own home town while at the same time making judgements about others and as it would turn out, no one is who she thought them to be, are narrated very well. Anyone who has returned to their hometown after a very long time will be able to relate to those scenes.
The subtle performance by lead actress Sofia Helin is also very effective and brings out the depth of Mia making her struggle more convincing. Kajsa Ernst and Ann Petren are equally wonderful as the two older sisters who couldn't be any more different. The rest of the cast do a fine job bringing in some humour.
The execution is quite ordinary but the pleasant snowy Swedish landscape is refreshing to look at. The soundtrack is used smoothely. The birthday party track especially stands out as it's filmed beautifully and so many things happen in that scene, both on the surface and within the characters (portrayed very well by the actors).
'Masjävlar' may not be one of its kind and even though it tells a familiar story that has been witnessed various times on screen, there is a freshness about the way its treated and told.