Family Secrets (2001)

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Autumn 1978 in suburban Sweden. Everything seems to be fine with the middle class Bendrick family with their two teenage children and a younger son, until the mother starts seeing her first love again after 20 years. Just like their badly built house, the family façade starts slowly crumbling into pieces. The daughter, 15, finds her first love, and the boys too are puzzled by their own questions around adolescence and sexuality. The father tries to keep up a happy face, while the youngest son is the first and the most sensitive to realize how the family is heading towards a disaster.

Director: Kjell-Åke Andersson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Production: SVT Drama
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Kjell-Åke Andersson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Secrets about?
Autumn 1978 in suburban Sweden. Everything seems to be fine with the middle class Bendrick family with their two teenage children and a younger son, until the mother starts seeing her first love again after 20 years. Just like their badly built house, the family façade starts slowly crumbling into pieces. The daughter, 15, finds her first love, and the boys too are puzzled by their own questions around adolescence and sexuality. The father tries to keep up a happy face, while the youngest son is the first and the most sensitive to realize how the family is heading towards a disaster.
Who directed Family Secrets?
Family Secrets was directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson.
Who stars in Family Secrets?
Family Secrets stars Rolf Lassgård, Maria Lundqvist, Magnus Krepper, Sissela Kyle, Barbro Kollberg, Barbro Kollberg.
How long is Family Secrets?
Family Secrets has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Family Secrets?
Family Secrets is a Drama film.
Where was Family Secrets produced?
Family Secrets was produced in Sweden.