Simon & the Oaks

(2011)Directed by Lisa Ohlin122 minDrama, History, War
Every family has a secret.

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.

Bill Skarsgårdas Simon Larsson
Helen Sjöholmas Karin Larrson
Jan Josef Liefersas Ruben Lentov
Stefan Gödickeas Erik Larsson
Jonatan S. Wächteras Young Simon
Karl Martin Erikssonas Young Isak
Karl Linnertorpas Isak Lentov
Erica Löfgrenas Klara
Lena Nylénas Olga
Pär Brundinas The neighbour Åke
Iwar Wiklanderas Headmaster
Raphaël Björkrothas Hamnarbetare
Isak Cederbergas Skolelev
Per Holtstrandas Cykelbudet Erik
Dellie Kamijoas Malin
Tom Lidgardas Göran
Johan Nordahlas Skolelev
Marcus Standoftas Hamnarbetare
Hanna Hedin Hillbergas Audience member (not credited)