Directed by:
Lena KoppelCinematography:
Rozbeh GanjaliComposer:
Josef TuulseCast:
Sverrir Gudnason, Vanna Rosenberg, Mats Melin, Theresia Widarsson, Bosse Östlin, Ellinore Holmer, Maja Karlsson, David Gustafsson, Marie Robertson (more)Plots(1)
Alex is an inveterate loafer with dreams of being in the theatre, who takes no responsibility for himself or those closest to him, and his life is anything but under control.
When his girlfriend Lisa eventually gets fed up and chucks him out onto the street, Alex is forced to look for a job in order to survive. All of a sudden, he finds himself working as an assistant to a troop of mentally handicapped people at a group living facility with inflexible routines, endless courses in how to tie your shoelaces, and, above all, lots of very bored individuals.
Following a disastrous start with muddled schedules, angry reprimands from his boss, and an emergency visit from the fire department, Alex gradually starts to tune in to the warm and charming individuals around him. Beneath their handicaps and medication, they are bounding with energy, full of dreams, fun-loving spirit, and unexpected talent.
Alex and his new friends face an uphill battle as they struggle to overcome preconceived notions, angry and anxious families, and a prejudiced environment in order to achieve their goal – to take part in the national hit TV show The Talent Hunt. This feisty bunch has tied their last shoelace!
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Cast
Sverrir Gudnason
Sweden
Best movies:
Borg vs. McEnroe (2017)
Original (2009)
Charter (2020)
Vanna Rosenberg
Sweden
Best movies:
Adam & Eva (1997)
The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
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Mats Melin
Sweden
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Theresia Widarsson
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Bosse Östlin
Sweden
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Ellinore Holmer
Sweden
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Maja Karlsson
Sweden
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David Gustafsson
Sweden
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Marie Robertson
Sweden
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Rally Chicks (2008)
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The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
Claes Malmberg
Sweden
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Rally Chicks (2008)
Cecilia Forss
Sweden
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Sísí Uggla
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Eva Funck
Sweden
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Philip Panov
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The Dog Trick (2002)
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Jill Ung
Sweden
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The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
Tommy Sporrong
Sweden
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Bill Hugg
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The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
Beck (1997) (series)
Nadine Kirschon
Sweden
Best movies:
The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)
Beck (1997) (series)
Pär Johansson
Sweden
Best movies:
Dag Malmberg
Sweden
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A Song for Martin (2001)
Borg vs. McEnroe (2017)
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