Twist and Shout
7.3
Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.
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2 films
Cast
26 people
Adam Tønsberg
Bjørn
Lars Simonsen
Erik
Known for
The Rain
The Bridge
Camilla Søeberg
Anna
Known for
MouseHunt
Ulrikke Bondo
Kirsten
Lone Lindorff
Bjørn's Mother
Known for
Z.P.G.
Arne Hansen
Bjørn's Father
Also in
Nissebanden i Grønland
Sex and the Law
Aase Hansen
Erik's Mother
Also in
Matador
Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!
Bent Mejding
Erik's Father
Known for
The Killing
Reptilicus
Helle Spanggaard
Inge, Kirstens søster
No other roles listed
Kurt Ravn
Kurt, Inges forlovede
Known for
The Killing
Rita
Grethe Mogensen
Annas mor
Also in
Venom
Cold Night
Elga Olga Svendsen
Bjørns mormor
Also in
Krudt og klunker
7-9-13
Bille August Director · Bjarne Reuter Writer
United States release December 30, 1984 · Produced in Denmark · Production Per Holst Filmproduktion, Miramax
Production
Palle Fogtdal A/S
Production
Per Holst Filmproduktion
Production
Miramax
Studio
Denmark
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Tro, håb og kærlighed
Original language
Danish
Spoken on screen
Danish
Release dates
Denmark · December 26, 1984
Theatrical
United States · December 30, 1984
Theatrical
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