My Life as a Dog (1985)
It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare...
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
Director: Lasse Hallström
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: December 12, 1985
Cast
- Anton Glanzelius - Ingemar Johansson
- Tomas von Brömssen - Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
- Anki Lidén - Ingemar's Mother
- Melinda Kinnaman - Saga
- Kicki Rundgren - Gunnar's Wife Ulla
- Lennart Hjulström - The Artist
- Ing-Marie Carlsson - Berit
- Leif Ericson - Uncle Sandberg
- Christina Carlwind - Mrs. Sandberg
- Ralph Carlsson - Harry
Screenplay
- Reidar Jönsson (Screenplay)
- Brasse Brännström (Screenplay)
- Lasse Hallström (Screenplay)
- Per Berglund (Screenplay)
- Reidar Jönsson (Novel)
Music: Björn Isfält
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Susanne Linnman, Christer Furubrand
Production: SF Studios, FilmTeknik
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: sv
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Underdog Triumphs
Keywords
underdog, based on novel or book, sweden, uncle, loneliness, rural area, dog, transsexual, tomboy, 1950s, boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Life as a Dog about?
- A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
- Who directed My Life as a Dog?
- My Life as a Dog was directed by Lasse Hallström.
- Who stars in My Life as a Dog?
- My Life as a Dog stars Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren, Lennart Hjulström.
- How long is My Life as a Dog?
- My Life as a Dog has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is My Life as a Dog?
- My Life as a Dog is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did My Life as a Dog gross?
- My Life as a Dog grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was My Life as a Dog produced?
- My Life as a Dog was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of My Life as a Dog?
- The themes of My Life as a Dog include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Underdog Triumphs.