The King of Ping Pong (2008)
Rille, an ostracized and bullied teenager, who only excels in the ping pong room, descends into a life-and-death struggle with his younger, more popular brother when the truth about their father surfaces during their spring break.
Director: Jens Jonsson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: January 18, 2008
Cast
- Jerry Johansson - Rille
- Hampus Johansson - Erik
- Georgi Staykov - Father
- Ann-Sofie Nurmi - Mother
- Frederik Nilsson - Väg-Gunnar
- Alicia Stewén - Anja
- Carolina Westmann - Josefin
- William Blomfeldt - Mikko
- Camilla Larsson - PE teacher
- Emelie Strömberg - Youth center supervisor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Askild Vik Edvardsen
Editing: Kristofer Nordin
Production: BOB Film Sweden
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
mobbing, coming of age, first crush, brother relation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King of Ping Pong about?
- Rille, an ostracized and bullied teenager, who only excels in the ping pong room, descends into a life-and-death struggle with his younger, more popular brother when the truth about their father surfaces during their spring break.
- Who directed The King of Ping Pong?
- The King of Ping Pong was directed by Jens Jonsson.
- Who stars in The King of Ping Pong?
- The King of Ping Pong stars Jerry Johansson, Hampus Johansson, Georgi Staykov, Ann-Sofie Nurmi, Frederik Nilsson, Alicia Stewén.
- How long is The King of Ping Pong?
- The King of Ping Pong has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The King of Ping Pong?
- The King of Ping Pong is a Drama film.
- Where was The King of Ping Pong produced?
- The King of Ping Pong was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of The King of Ping Pong?
- The themes of The King of Ping Pong include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.