The Slingshot(Kådisbellan)
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Denmark, Sweden · 1993
Rated R · 1h 42m
Director Åke Sandgren
Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Jesper Salén, Basia Frydman, Niclas Olund
Genre Drama
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"The Slingshot" - Stocholm 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.
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