Drama / Family
Sweden / Finland,
2002, 77 min
Directed by:
Klaus HäröScreenplay:
Kjell SundstedtCinematography:
Jarkko T. LaineComposer:
Tuomas KantelinenCast:
Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson, Marjaana Maijala, Henrik Rafaelsen, Björn Granath, Jarl Lindblad, Sara Arnia, Tind SonebyPlots(1)
Elina is 9 years old and lives with her mother and two smaller siblings in a village in northern Sweden. She misses her dead father. When she comes back to school after a long illness she gets into a fight with the strict teacher when she defends another pupil. Nobody dares to side with Elena and she finally escapes alone to the dangerous marshes. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Guldbagge Awards
- 2003 - Bibi Andersson (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2003 - Anders Landström, Charlotta Denward (Best Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2003 - Klaus Härö (Canal+ Nordic Debut Amanda)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2003 - Klaus Härö (Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film (Kplus))
- 2003 - Klaus Härö (Special Mention of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk)