Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Mikael Persbrandt | ... | Hasse | |
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Ping Mon H. Wallén | ... | Lisa (5 years old) (as Ping Mon Wallén) |
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Saga Samuelsson | ... | Lisa (11 years old) |
Tanja Lorentzon | ... | Katja | |
Sten Ljunggren | ... | Grandfather | |
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Barbro Oborg | ... | Grandmother |
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Peter Carlberg | ... | Roffe |
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Clara Christiansson Drake | ... | Lisa's friend in the 6th grade (as Clara Christiansson) |
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Linn Skåber | ... | Sonja |
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Anna Blomberg | ... | Roffe's wife |
Magnus Roosmann | ... | Lennart | |
Sandra Andreis | ... | Sister Nina | |
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Vanja Blomkvist | ... | Neighbour lady |
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Mie Malm | ... | Maja (5 years old) |
Karin Franz Körlof | ... | Maja (20 years old) |
The story about 5-year-old Lisa's unconditional love for her alcoholic father. There is also a depiction of Sweden in the 70's and working class fading ideals. The mother leaves the family and Lisa struggling to maintain the image of the hero father. In the end, Lisa is facing a life-changing choice. Based on true events. Written by Aldo
This strong family drama is largely about the relationship between a father and his daughter. We join a family drama, When the daughter is four years old, the mother leaves the home without taking her daughter. The daughter grows up with Dad Hasse whom she loves without reservation. The two tie a tight band. The film depicts how they handle daily life and the challenges it is to live with an alcoholic parent. There are many strong scenes and achievements that portray this life situation. This film also tells us how alcohol destroys both relationships and individuals.
Check out this movie too if anyone wonder why Mikael Persbrandt is one of the best actors in the world today. He is brilliant in this movie! He is able to reveal all aspects of the alcohol's horror. One gets both compassion and excuse for his character. Persbrand's ability to convey, raises this film to be both strong, credible and therefore a movie you will remember in the aftermath. Recommended.