The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of ... See full summary »

Director:

Lena Koppel

Writers:

Trine Piil Christensen (screenplay) (as Trine Piil), Pär Johansson (screenplay)

Stars:

Sverrir Gudnason, Vanna Rosenberg, Mats Melin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sverrir Gudnason	...	Alex
Vanna Rosenberg	...	Hanna
Mats Melin	...	Kjell-Åke
Theresia Widarsson	...	Filippa
Bosse Östlin	...	Ebbe
Ellinore Holmer	...	Katarina
Maja Carlsson	...	Kristina
Marie Robertson	...	Anna-Lena
Claes Malmberg	...	Peter
Cecilia Forss	...	Lisa
Eva Funck	...	Mother of Leif
Jill Ung	...	Mother of Katarina
Tommy Sporrong	...	Brother of kjell-Åke
Bill Hugg	...	Ryttmästaren
Nadine Kirschon	...	Laura

Storyline

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "How many cranberries are in the world?" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

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Plot Keywords:

personal growth | what happened to epilogue | ends with biographical notes | theatre group | self confidence | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Hur många kramar finns det i världen? (2013)

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Soundtracks

Från och med du
Music & lyrics by Oskar Linnros & Christian Olsson
Performed by Oskar Linnros

User Reviews

Some may not understand how powerful this film is. I Will try explain it!

This film is about a disfunctional group and a Man willing to give them something that their parent's couldn't give. A life worth living. Attention in a sense of hope that they are capabale of doing so much more.

Details

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

18 March 2011 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Die Kunst sich die Schuhe zu binden

Filming Locations:

Hudiksvall, Gävleborgs län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

SEK6,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,012,245

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hobab, Sonet Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1