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Goliat (2018)

| Crime, Drama | 17 August 2018 (Sweden)
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Goliat is set in a small industrial town somewhere in Sweden. When Roland is sentenced to prison, his son, 17-year old Kimmie, is expected to provide for the family by taking over his dad's... See full summary »

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Peter Grönlund

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Peter Grönlund

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Joakim Sällquist, Sebastian Ljungblad, Cornelia Andersson | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Joakim Sällquist Joakim Sällquist ... Roland
Sebastian Ljungblad Sebastian Ljungblad ... Kimmie
Cornelia Andersson Cornelia Andersson ... Jonna
Tuva Linghult Tuva Linghult ... Ingela
Davina Robinson Davina Robinson
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Goliat is set in a small industrial town somewhere in Sweden. When Roland is sentenced to prison, his son, 17-year old Kimmie, is expected to provide for the family by taking over his dad's criminal business. This is a task he's not ready for. The film's depicting a boy's brutal entry into adult life and examines aspects of social heritage and patriarchal structures, at a time when the welfare is declining and Sweden is changing. Written by Linus Wärn

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Country:

Sweden

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Swedish

Release Date:

17 August 2018 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Goliath See more »

Filming Locations:

Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden See more »

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B-Reel Films See more »
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2.39:1
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