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Dalecarlians

Dalecarlians

20045.81h 38m

Overview

Mia returns from Stockholm to her parents' home in a small town in Dalecarlia (Dalarna) to celebrate her father's 70th birthday. Her elder sisters Eivor and Gunilla welcome her, but their different lifestyles prevent them from really communicating. The tension builds, and the party that should be a celebration turns out to be a turning point for the family and their friends

Directed by Maria Blom
Written by Maria Blom
Produced by Lars Jönsson
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Top Cast

Sofia Helin

Sofia Helin

Mia

Kajsa Ernst

Kajsa Ernst

Eivor

Ann Petrén

Ann Petrén

Gunilla

Barbro Enberg

Barbro Enberg

Barbro

Cecilia Forss

Cecilia Forss

Helena

Joakim Lindblad

Joakim Lindblad

Jan-Olof

Inga Ålenius

Inga Ålenius

Anna

Willie Andréason

Willie Andréason

Calle

Peter Jankert

Peter Jankert

Tommy

Alf Nilsson

Alf Nilsson

Tore

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipcountrysidebirthdayswedenalcoholismfamily reunionfamily conflictwoman director

About Dalecarlians

Dalecarlians is a comedy, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of sibling relationship, countryside, birthday, sweden, alcoholism, family reunion. Directed by Maria Blom, it stars Sofia Helin, Kajsa Ernst, Ann Petrén. Mia returns from Stockholm to her parents' home in a small town in Dalecarlia (Dalarna) to celebrate her father's 70th birthday. Her elder sisters Eivor and Gunilla welcome her, but their different lifestyles prevent them from really communicating. The tension builds, and the party that should be a celebration turns out to be a turning point for the family and their friends

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