It's John's first day at school, and his big brother Mika shows up to follow him to assembly. Mika sees it as his mission to teach John the hard facts of the world, starting with the merciless demands of the schoolyard.
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Olle Frelin
Mika
Also in
My Life as a Comedian
Solsidan
Douglas Steyner
John
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Pelle Rådström
Erik Molberg Hansen
Farima Karimi
Maria Eriksson-Hecht
Eva Melander
Andersson
Known for
Border
The Conference
Max Brandhorst-Satzkorn
Mela Tesfazion
Teacher
Also in
Jana - Marked For Life
Blinded
Alexandra Litén
Shida Shahabi
Maria Eriksson-Hecht Director · Pelle Rådström Writer Erik Molberg Hansen Cinematographer
United States release April 1, 2017 · Original title Skolstartssorg
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Original title
Skolstartssorg
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
Swedish
Release dates
United States · April 1, 2017
Theatrical
Germany
July 6, 2021 · Munich International Film Festival
Hungary
September 8, 2021 · internet
Sweden
October 25, 2017 · Uppsala International Short Film Festival
United Kingdom
November 1, 2018 · Cork Film festival
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