Peter and Petra
Peter och Petra
Synopsis
Based on a short story from Astrid Lindgren. Peter and Petra are two small children. Two very small children! No bigger than two small dolls! They belong to the Little People, but their mom and dad think that even the Little People need to learn to read and write. They are allowed to start at a regular school, and Peter and Petra end up in Gunnar's class.
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Joshua Petsonk
Gunnar
Calle Torén
Peter
Ebba Sojé-Berggren
Petra
Barbro 'Babben' Larsson
Gunnar's mother
Per Eggers
Gunnar's father
Anna Carlson
Peter & Petra's mother
Ann Petrén
School teacher
Björn Gedda
Janitor
Birgitta Valberg
Grandmother
Karin Lindberg
Pontus Söderberg
Agnes Emilia Elers
Frej Sojé-Berggren
Viking Sojé-Berggren
Jonatan Iversen-Ejve
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agneta Elers-Jarleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Astrid Lindgren, Agneta Elers-Jarleman
- Original Score
- Gunnar Edander
- Original Title
- Peter och Petra
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agneta Elers-Jarleman
Astrid Lindgren, Agneta Elers-Jarleman
Gunnar Edander
Jörgen Persson
Antonia Dubravka Carnerud
Ingrid Dalunde, Waldemar Bergendahl
Department Leadership Roster
Agneta Elers-Jarleman
Director
Ingrid Dalunde
Producer
Gunnar Edander
Original Music Composer
Anna Asp
Production Design
Antonia Dubravka Carnerud
Editor
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Agneta Elers-Jarleman
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Peter and Petra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter and Petra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peter and Petra about?
Based on a short story from Astrid Lindgren. Peter and Petra are two small children. Two very small children! No bigger than two small dolls! They belong to the Little People, but their mom and dad think that even the Little People need to learn to read and write. They are allowed to start at a regular school, and Peter and Petra end up in Gunnar's class.
Who directed Peter and Petra?
Peter and Petra was directed by Agneta Elers-Jarleman.
Who stars in Peter and Petra?
The principal cast of Peter and Petra includes Joshua Petsonk, Calle Torén, Ebba Sojé-Berggren, Barbro 'Babben' Larsson, Per Eggers.
When was Peter and Petra released and how long is it?
Peter and Petra was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Peter and Petra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peter and Petra was composed by Gunnar Edander.