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5.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDb20001h 54mDenmark, France, Norway, Sweden

Shit Happens

Det blir aldrig som man tänkt sig

Synopsis

A young couple, Sophia and Freddie has just got their first baby, but this little thing makes their lives way to complicated and difficult for them to handle. They both have jobs, Sophia is an actress and Freddie a balloon-flier, which makes it tough to be home with the baby and such. They also have to deal with Sophia´s family, which includes a depressed dad, a close to senile mother, and two eccentric sisters. The family life is nothing what Sophia and Freddie expected.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 4, 2000

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hannes Holm, Måns Herngren
Screenplay & Story
Måns Herngren, Hannes Holm
Original Title
Det blir aldrig som man tänkt sig
Country of Origin
Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish
Runtime
1h 54m
Production Studios
DR, Fladen Film, Svenska Filminstitutet, Canal+, SVT

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hannes Holm, Måns Herngren

Screenplay & Story

Måns Herngren, Hannes Holm

Department Leadership Roster

Hannes Holm

Hannes Holm

Director

Måns Herngren

Måns Herngren

Writer

Hannes Holm

Hannes Holm

Writer

Måns Herngren

Måns Herngren

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shit Happens.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shit Happens

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shit Happens about?

A young couple, Sophia and Freddie has just got their first baby, but this little thing makes their lives way to complicated and difficult for them to handle. They both have jobs, Sophia is an actress and Freddie a balloon-flier, which makes it tough to be home with the baby and such. They also have to deal with Sophia´s family, which includes a depressed dad, a close to senile mother, and two eccentric sisters. The family life is nothing what Sophia and Freddie expected.

Who directed Shit Happens?

Shit Happens was directed by Hannes Holm, Måns Herngren.

Who stars in Shit Happens?

The principal cast of Shit Happens includes Josefin Nilsson, Marie Richardson, Cecilia Frode, Jacob Ericksson, Bibi Andersson.

When was Shit Happens released and how long is it?

Shit Happens was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.