That Special Summer
Kid Svensk
Synopsis
The year is 1984. It's summer, and the rebellious 12-year-old girl Kid wants to stay in Gothenburg, but her mother has other plans. Kid discovers that summer vacation in Finland isn't as bad as first feared. In a few hot weeks she discovers her dawning sexuality, and experience her first crush.
Top Cast
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Kirsi 'Kid Svensk' Ruotsalainen
Milka Ahlroth
Ester Ruotsalainen
Jim Rautiainen
Jamppe
Mari Rantasila
Sirkka
Agnes Sörensen
Lotta
Kalle Ekdahl
Gunnar - Lotta's father
Jonna Ekdahl
Kerstin - Lotta's mother
Ralph Carlsson
Headmaster
Mats Blomgren
Radio Reporter
Linnea Cart-Lamy
Jessica
Malin Myrehag
Female Friend #1
Claudia Takkinen Salonen
Female Friend #2
Morgan Alling
Alexander Lamminmäki
Kalled Mustonen
Timo Nieminen
Timo Tuominen
Rauno Juvonen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berimors Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanna Huolman
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanna Huolman
- Original Score
- Jukka Rintamäki
- Original Title
- Kid Svensk
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Juonifilmi, SF Studios, SVT, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanna Huolman
Nanna Huolman
Jukka Rintamäki
Rauno Ronkainen
Malin Lindström
Helen Ahlsson, Michael Hjorth
Department Leadership Roster
Nanna Huolman
Director
Nanna Huolman
Writer
Jukka Rintamäki
Original Music Composer
Rauno Ronkainen
Director of Photography
Malin Lindström
Editor
Lisa Holmqvist
Costume Design
Helen Ahlsson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for That Special Summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Special Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is That Special Summer about?
The year is 1984. It's summer, and the rebellious 12-year-old girl Kid wants to stay in Gothenburg, but her mother has other plans. Kid discovers that summer vacation in Finland isn't as bad as first feared. In a few hot weeks she discovers her dawning sexuality, and experience her first crush.
Who directed That Special Summer?
That Special Summer was directed by Nanna Huolman.
Who stars in That Special Summer?
The principal cast of That Special Summer includes Mia Saarinen, Milka Ahlroth, Jim Rautiainen, Mari Rantasila, Agnes Sörensen.
When was That Special Summer released and how long is it?
That Special Summer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for That Special Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Special Summer was composed by Jukka Rintamäki.