Twist and Shout

(1984)

★ 6.8 IMDb · 24 votes

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Year: 1984

Runtime: 107 мин

Country: Denmark

Director: Bille August

Cast: Adam Tønsberg, Ларс Симонсен, Camilla Søeberg, Ulrikke Bondo, Lone Lindorff, Arne Hansen, Aase Hansen, Bent Mejding, Helle Spanggaard, Kurt Ravn

Plot

Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.