The Slingshot

(1993)

★ 6 IMDb · 39 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 1993

Runtime: 102 мин

Country: Denmark, Sweden

Director: Åke Sandgren

Cast: Стеллан Скарсгард, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund, Эрнст-Хуго Йерегорд, Reine Brynolfsson, Frida Hallgren, Axel Düberg, Ing-Marie Carlsson, Ernst Günther

Plot

Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.