Simon & the Oaks (2011)
Original title: Simon och ekarna
Simon & the Oaks is a 2011 Swedish-language drama movie directed by Lisa Ohlin, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm and Jan Josef Liefers.
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.
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What is Simon & the Oaks about?
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.
When was Simon & the Oaks released?
Simon & the Oaks was released on 9 December 2011.
How long is Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks runs 2h 2m.
Who made Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks was directed by Lisa Ohlin.
Where can I watch Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Simon & the Oaks
Rent: Fandango At Home
Buy: Fandango At Home
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Cast
- Bill Skarsgård as Simon Larsson
- Helen Sjöholm as Karin Larrson
- Jan Josef Liefers as Ruben Lentov
- Katharina Schüttler as Iza
- Stefan Gödicke as Erik Larsson
- Jonatan S. Wächter as Young Simon
- Karl Martin Eriksson as Young Isak
- Karl Linnertorp as Isak Lentov
- Erica Löfgren as Klara
- Josefin Neldén as Mona
- Lena Nylén as Olga
- Cecilia Nilsson as Inga