A Summer Tale
Den bästa sommaren
Synopsis
The summer of '58, the year Sweden almost won the world championship in soccer over Brazil, Yngve Johansson accepts two children to live with him during the summer, as told through the eyes of a young boy. His name is Mårten, and the other child's name is Annika. She is a rough girl, with many problems. The three of them do not get along, and Yngve is a true dictator to the children's eyes. However, when the children discover that their new guardian has a crush on their teacher (Cecilia Nilsson), they do what they can to bring the two together. Soon enough, the three will discover that they have a lot more in common than they previously imagined, and together they can make their lives worth living again. This is a sweet story about life in Sweden in the mid 1900's. It is about family, love, hate, innocent friendship that we all can relate to, and much, much more...
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Den Bästa Sommaren - Bästa klippen!
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-13
Top Cast
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Kjell Bergqvist
Yngve Johansson
Anastasios Soulis
Mårten
Rebecca Scheja
Annika
Cecilia Nilsson
Miss Svanström
Brasse Brännström
Sven
Marcus Hasselborg
Harald
Gachugo Makini
Jacques
Göran Thorell
Erik Olsson
Ann Petrén
Ljungström
Pale Olofsson
Head Waiter
Anna Kristina Kallin
Nurse
Ralph Carlsson
Priest
Jerker Fahlström
Messenger
Johan Holmberg
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulf Malmros
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulf Malmros, Vasa
- Original Score
- Henrik Medquist, Dan Sundquist
- Original Title
- Den bästa sommaren
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Memfis Film, Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst, SVT, Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulf Malmros
Ulf Malmros, Vasa
Henrik Medquist, Dan Sundquist
Mats Olofson
Fredrik Abrahamsen, Michał Leszczyłowski
Lars Jönsson
Department Leadership Roster
Ulf Malmros
Director
Ulf Malmros
Writer
Vasa
Writer
Lars Jönsson
Producer
Henrik Medquist
Original Music Composer
Dan Sundquist
Original Music Composer
Mats Olofson
Director of Photography
Fredrik Abrahamsen
Editor
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
Louise Gylling
Production Design
Jaana Fomin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Summer Tale
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What is A Summer Tale about?
The summer of '58, the year Sweden almost won the world championship in soccer over Brazil, Yngve Johansson accepts two children to live with him during the summer, as told through the eyes of a young boy. His name is Mårten, and the other child's name is Annika. She is a rough girl, with many problems. The three of them do not get along, and Yngve is a true dictator to the children's eyes. However, when the children discover that their new guardian has a crush on their teacher (Cecilia Nilsson), they do what they can to bring the two together. Soon enough, the three will discover that they have a lot more in common than they previously imagined, and together they can make their lives worth living again. This is a sweet story about life in Sweden in the mid 1900's. It is about family, love, hate, innocent friendship that we all can relate to, and much, much more...
Who directed A Summer Tale?
A Summer Tale was directed by Ulf Malmros.
Who stars in A Summer Tale?
The principal cast of A Summer Tale includes Kjell Bergqvist, Anastasios Soulis, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson, Brasse Brännström.
When was A Summer Tale released and how long is it?
A Summer Tale was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Summer Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Summer Tale was composed by Henrik Medquist, Dan Sundquist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Summer Tale?
A Summer Tale holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).