Vinterviken (1996)
Release Year: 1996
Nation: Sweden
Alternative Title: Zimowa zatoka, Зимний залив, Winter Bay
Director: Harald Hamrell
Writer: Harald Hamrell, Mats Wahl, Sara Heldt
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Keywords
Keywords: love, racism, stepfather, teenage crush
Story
The story begins with John-John, a young boy growing up in a suburban neighborhood south of Stockholm with his mother and stepfather. One day during the summer vacation, they rescue Patricia from drowning at Vinterviken. Her father, expressing gratitude, invites them to his wealthy home in Bromma. John-John meets Elisabeth, Patricia's daughter, and instantly develops feelings for her. The rest of the story revolves around John-John's pursuit of Elisabeth's love while navigating the stark contrast between their social backgrounds.
Summary
Vinterviken is a Swedish drama film directed by Harald Hamrell in 1996. It explores themes of love and class differences through the eyes of young John-John, who finds himself drawn to Elisabeth, a girl from a wealthy family after they rescue her sister from drowning. The film's title refers to Vinterviken, the location where this pivotal event takes place.
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