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Together
Why this pick
Moodysson’s warm, unruly ensemble comedy shares the same Swedish specificity, anti-conformist spirit, and deep affection for young people figuring out who they can be.
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MOVIE2013 1h 42m SWE
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
1982 Stockholm: Bobo and Klara are 13-year-old girls ostracized by their peers for their love of punk rock. Androgynous, with short hair and baggy clothes, they endure the wrath of condescending teen boys who play in a rock band called Iron Fist at their youth center. The girls start their own band to irritate the boys, though neither girl knows how to play music. Bobo feels neglected by her single mother and uses punk as a means of escape. Klara is angry and political and writes sardonic lyrics as her creative outlet.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
David Dencik
Klaras pappa
Anna Rydgren
Bobos mamma
Sofi Ahlström Helleday
Bobos mammas kompis
Felix Sandman
Konferencier
Ann-Sofie Rase
Hedvigs mamma