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Rating: 6.2/10 by 22 users

Elina: As If I Wasn't There (2003)

In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki

Directing:
  • Klaus Härö
  • Mia Norman
  • Kalle Persson
  • Marie Lagerkvist
Writing:
  • Kerstin Johansson i Backe
  • Kjell Sundstedt
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Jan 31, 2003

Rating: 6.2/10 by 22 users

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Country:
Finland
Sweden
Language:
suomi
svenska
Runtime: 01 hour 17 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: based on novel or book, sweden, finnish, linguistic minority

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