The Foster Family (2022)

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Julia always said that her upbringing as a biological child in a foster family was a happy time. But something is wrong. In The Foster Family, we follow director Julia's journey back in time, where she, together with her parents Ewa and Lennart and the foster child Patrik, recollect the shocking events that changed their lives over thirty years ago. The children are at the center of this strong, touching and warm documentary about a system where you can love, but not too much.

Director: Julia Dinome
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Cast

Production: SVT, Kärnfilm, Nordic United
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Budget: $320,000
Original Language: sv

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

foster parents, based on true story, growing up, foster family, semi-documentary, foster child, reenactment, foster home, biological parents, childhood memory, fostering, foster kid

More Films by Director: Julia Dinome
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Foster Family about?
Julia always said that her upbringing as a biological child in a foster family was a happy time. But something is wrong. In The Foster Family, we follow director Julia's journey back in time, where she, together with her parents Ewa and Lennart and the foster child Patrik, recollect the shocking events that changed their lives over thirty years ago. The children are at the center of this strong, touching and warm documentary about a system where you can love, but not too much.
Who directed The Foster Family?
The Foster Family was directed by Julia Dinome.
Who stars in The Foster Family?
The Foster Family stars Sam Herrgård.
How long is The Foster Family?
The Foster Family has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is The Foster Family?
The Foster Family is a Drama, Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Foster Family?
The Foster Family had a budget of $320,000.
Where was The Foster Family produced?
The Foster Family was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of The Foster Family?
The themes of The Foster Family include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.