Vinterviken

(1996)Directed by Harald Hamrell98 minCrime, Drama

John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.

David Taintonas John-John Sundberg
Lina Englundas Elisabeth
Martin Lindqvistas Sluggo
Peter Haberas Frank, Elisabeths father
Anki Lidénas Lisbeth, Elisabeths mother
Jeanette Eklinderas Patricia, Elisabeths sister
Kjell Bergqvistas Rolf, John-Johns stepfather
Maria Weisbyas John-Johns mother
Ulrika Hanssonas Lena
Hasse Jonssonas Raimo
Lilian Johanssonas Nurse
Lakke Magnussonas Petrol man
Henrik Dorsinas School boy
Allan Svenssonas Janne Holm, teacher
Eric Ericsonas Staffan Nykvist
Bamdad Barghshias Boy on bicycle
Irene Lindhas Majken
Katarina Ehnmarkas Drama teacher