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Feature film — 2011

The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)

6.31h 36mDrama — Comedy

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

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A high-signal pick with 38 votes.

Sonet Film / Filmgården / Hob / TV4 / Europa Sound Production / Nordisk Film Sweden

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Director: Lena Koppel

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Cast & crew

Sverrir Gudnason as Alex

Sverrir Gudnason

Alex

Vanna Rosenberg as Hanna

Vanna Rosenberg

Hanna

Mats Melin as Kjell-Åke

Mats Melin

Kjell-Åke

Theresia Widarsson as Filippa

Theresia Widarsson

Filippa

Bosse Östlin as Ebbe

Bosse Östlin

Ebbe

Ellinore Holmer as Katarina

Ellinore Holmer

Katarina

M

Maja Karlsson

Kristina

Marie Robertson as Anna-Lena

Marie Robertson

Anna-Lena

Claes Malmberg as Peter

Claes Malmberg

Peter

Cecilia Forss as Lisa

Cecilia Forss

Lisa

Eva Funck as Mother of Leif

Eva Funck

Mother of Leif

Jill Ung as Mother of Katarina

Jill Ung

Mother of Katarina

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