Summary In 1920s Stockholm, young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them Roland makes slingshots, which he sells. His rebellious ways have won him his schoolteacher's special attention; his teacher always makes sure he is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles; it's a successful business, but it eventually lands him in hot water. View more details
Directed : Åke Sandgren
Written : Åke Sandgren Roland Schütt
Stars : Stellan Skarsgård Jesper Salén Basia Frydman Niklas Olund
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 23, 1993
Countries of origin : Denmark Czech Republic Sweden
Language : Swedish
Filming locations : Prague, Czech Republic
Production companies : Nordisk Film SVT Drama Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
Summary In 1920s Stockholm, young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them Roland makes slingshots, which he sells. His rebellious ways have won him his schoolteacher's special attention; his teacher always makes sure he is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles; it's a successful business, but it eventually lands him in hot water. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 23, 1993
Countries of origin : Denmark Czech Republic Sweden
Language : Swedish
Filming locations : Prague, Czech Republic
Production companies : Nordisk Film SVT Drama Svensk Filmindustri (SF)