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The Slingshot

The Slingshot

"If growing up were easy, everybody would do it."

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.

Release DateSeptember 24, 1993
StatusReleased
Original TitleKådisbellan
Runtime1h 42min
Budget
Revenue$308,368
LanguageSwedish
Original LanguageSwedish
Production CountriesDenmark, Sweden
Production CompaniesSVT DramaNordisk Film DenmarkSF StudiosSvenska Filminstitutet