One Summer of Happiness
Hon dansade en sommar
“A Romance of Ecstasy!”
Synopsis
The young high school graduate Göran and the 17-year-old Kerstin get to know each other on the estate of Göran's uncle Persson and fall in love. But their relationship is watched suspiciously by the jammed adult world. While Persson has an understanding of the youth, Kerstin's parents and the pastor of the village rant against the alleged immorality of the young people. Despite all the malice, Göran and Kerstin decide for their love. But this love should last only one summer.
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Klipp ur "Hon dansade en sommar" (1951) - Vackraste scenerna
Type: Clip • Published 2012-05-23
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Ulla Jacobsson
Kerstin
Edvin Adolphson
Anders Persson
Irma Christenson
Sigrid
Folke Sundquist
Göran Stendahl
John Elfström
Priest
Erik Hell
Torsten, farm worker
Sten Lindgren
Göran's father
Nils Hallberg
Nisse
Sten Mattsson
Olle
Gunvor Pontén
Sylvia
Gösta Gustafson
Fredrik Larsson
Arne Källerud
Klas Viberg
Axel Högel
Johan Larsson, Kerstin's grandfather
Olav Riégo
Teacher
Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt
Accordion player
John Melin
Hospital patient
Ingemar Holde
Man on bicycle
Kristina Adolphson
Girl in the play
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Mattsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Olof Ekström, Olle Hellbom, Arne Mattsson, Volodja Semitjov
- Original Score
- Sven Sköld
- Original Title
- Hon dansade en sommar
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Tonefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Mattsson
Per Olof Ekström, Olle Hellbom, Arne Mattsson, Volodja Semitjov
Sven Sköld
Göran Strindberg
Lennart Wallén
Department Leadership Roster
Per Olof Ekström
Writer
Arne Mattsson
Director
Bibi Lindström
Production Design
Olle Hellbom
Writer
Arne Mattsson
Writer
Sven Sköld
Original Music Composer
Göran Strindberg
Director of Photography
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Volodja Semitjov
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Summer of Happiness
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What is One Summer of Happiness about?
The young high school graduate Göran and the 17-year-old Kerstin get to know each other on the estate of Göran's uncle Persson and fall in love. But their relationship is watched suspiciously by the jammed adult world. While Persson has an understanding of the youth, Kerstin's parents and the pastor of the village rant against the alleged immorality of the young people. Despite all the malice, Göran and Kerstin decide for their love. But this love should last only one summer.
Who directed One Summer of Happiness?
One Summer of Happiness was directed by Arne Mattsson.
Who stars in One Summer of Happiness?
The principal cast of One Summer of Happiness includes Ulla Jacobsson, Edvin Adolphson, Irma Christenson, Folke Sundquist, John Elfström.
When was One Summer of Happiness released and how long is it?
One Summer of Happiness was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for One Summer of Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Summer of Happiness was composed by Sven Sköld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Summer of Happiness?
One Summer of Happiness holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).