The Egg
Ägget
Synopsis
Ivar, an eight-year-old boy and his grandfather don't get along. Ivar is a vegetarian and grandpa thinks real men should eat meat. Ivar should at least be able to eat an egg, so Granpa sends him to buy one. But he crushes it and doesn't dare to go back because he's afraid of what grandpa might do to him. His desperate hunt for an egg creates completely new possibilities for their friendship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gorki Glaser-Müller
- Screenplay & Story
- Gorki Glaser-Müller
- Original Title
- Ägget
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gorki Glaser-Müller
Gorki Glaser-Müller
Department Leadership Roster
Gorki Glaser-Müller
Director
Gorki Glaser-Müller
Writer
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What is The Egg about?
Ivar, an eight-year-old boy and his grandfather don't get along. Ivar is a vegetarian and grandpa thinks real men should eat meat. Ivar should at least be able to eat an egg, so Granpa sends him to buy one. But he crushes it and doesn't dare to go back because he's afraid of what grandpa might do to him. His desperate hunt for an egg creates completely new possibilities for their friendship.
Who directed The Egg?
The Egg was directed by Gorki Glaser-Müller.
Who stars in The Egg?
The principal cast of The Egg includes Roland Jansson, Ivar Svensson.
When was The Egg released and how long is it?
The Egg was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 14m.