Old man Söderlund owns a workshop in Värnamo threatened by bankruptcy. Söderlunds only hope is his grandson's revolutionary boat engine.
Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for 1930s Swedish cinema and don't mind a story that moves at the speed of a leisurely walk through a village square, then Smålänningar is a pleasant enough way to burn an hour or so. You’ll probably like it if you enjoy watching grumpy old men grumble about money while ev...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Gösta Rodin
Hal Roach
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for 1930s Swedish cinema and don't mind a story that moves at the speed of a leisurely walk through a village square, then Smålänningar is a pleasant enough way to burn an hour or so. You’ll probably like it if you enjoy watching grumpy old men grumble about money while everyone else runs around in circles. If you need high-octane pacing or complex plot twists, steer clear. This isn't The Crime Doctor; it’s much more interested in the texture of a w..."
Sune Holmqvist
Gösta Rodin, Torsten Lundqvist
Sweden
