Vinterviken (1996)
John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
Director: Harald Hamrell
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: January 26, 1996
Cast
- David Tainton - John-John Sundberg
- Lina Englund - Elisabeth
- Martin Lindqvist - Sluggo
- Peter Haber - Frank, Elisabeths father
- Anki Lidén - Lisbeth, Elisabeths mother
- Jeanette Eklinder - Patricia, Elisabeths sister
- Kjell Bergqvist - Rolf, John-Johns stepfather
- Maria Weisby - John-Johns mother
- Ulrika Hansson - Lena
- Hasse Jonsson - Raimo
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roland Sterner
Editing: Susanne Linnman
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
stepfather, love, teenage crush, racism
More Films by Director: Harald Hamrell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vinterviken about?
- John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
- Who directed Vinterviken?
- Vinterviken was directed by Harald Hamrell.
- Who stars in Vinterviken?
- Vinterviken stars David Tainton, Lina Englund, Martin Lindqvist, Peter Haber, Anki Lidén, Jeanette Eklinder.
- How long is Vinterviken?
- Vinterviken has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Vinterviken?
- Vinterviken is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Vinterviken produced?
- Vinterviken was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Vinterviken?
- The themes of Vinterviken include: Social Commentary and Reflection.