Winter Bay
Vinterviken
Synopsis
John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
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David Tainton
John-John Sundberg
Lina Englund
Elisabeth
Martin Lindqvist
Sluggo
Peter Haber
Frank, Elisabeths father
Anki Lidén
Lisbeth, Elisabeths mother
Jeanette Eklinder
Patricia, Elisabeths sister
Kjell Bergqvist
Rolf, John-Johns stepfather
Maria Weisby
John-Johns mother
Ulrika Hansson
Lena
Hasse Jonsson
Raimo
Lilian Johansson
Nurse
Lakke Magnusson
Petrol man
Henrik Dorsin
School boy
Allan Svensson
Janne Holm, teacher
Eric Ericson
Staffan Nykvist
Daniel Larsson
Håkan
Michael Kallaanvaara
Ivo
Bamdad Barghshi
Boy on bicycle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Hamrell
- Screenplay & Story
- Harald Hamrell, Sara Heldt
- Original Title
- Vinterviken
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Hamrell
Harald Hamrell, Sara Heldt
Roland Sterner
Susanne Linnman
Börje Hansson
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Hamrell
Director
Harald Hamrell
Writer
Sara Heldt
Writer
Roland Sterner
Director of Photography
Susanne Linnman
Editor
Börje Hansson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Bay
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What is Winter Bay about?
John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
Who directed Winter Bay?
Winter Bay was directed by Harald Hamrell.
Who stars in Winter Bay?
The principal cast of Winter Bay includes David Tainton, Lina Englund, Martin Lindqvist, Peter Haber, Anki Lidén.
When was Winter Bay released and how long is it?
Winter Bay was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.