Simon och ekarna
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Epic story about two families and their friendship and common destiny in Sweden's Gothenburg in the 1940s and 1950s. Told from the perspective of young Simon Larsson, who learns that he's an adopted child who has a Jewish father from Germany. After WWII Simon travels to explore his roots - a journey that leads to the basic mysteries of the human life. After the bestselling novel by Marianne Fredriksson.
Simon & the Oaks is a Swedish historical drama following two families in 1940s-50s Gothenburg as young Simon discovers he's adopted with a Jewish German father. Released in 2011, the film adapts Marianne Fredriksson's bestselling novel and explores identity, belonging, and post-WWII reconciliation through Simon's journey to uncover his roots.
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Bill SkarsgårdSimon Larsson
Helen SjöholmKarin Larrson
Jan Josef LiefersRuben Lentov
Katharina SchüttlerIza
Stefan GödickeErik Larsson- Jonatan S. WächterYoung Simon
- Karl Martin ErikssonYoung Isak
- Karl LinnertorpIsak Lentov
Erica LöfgrenKlara
Josefin NeldénMona- Lena NylénOlga
Cecilia NilssonInga
Pär BrundinThe neighbour Åke
Frederik NilssonTeacher
Iwar WiklanderHeadmaster
Trailer
Simon and the Oaks (Simon och ekarna) Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Swedish Movie HD
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Simon & the Oaks — frequently asked
When was Simon & the Oaks released?
The film was released on December 9, 2011.
What is the movie based on?
Simon & the Oaks is adapted from the bestselling novel by Swedish author Marianne Fredriksson.
What time period does the story cover?
The film is set in Sweden's Gothenburg during the 1940s and 1950s, focusing on events before and after World War II.
What is the main plot about?
The story follows young Simon Larsson as he learns he is adopted and has a Jewish father from Germany, prompting him to travel and explore his heritage after the war.
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