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An epic drama, SIMON AND THE OAKS (based on the international bestseller) is the gripping story of Simon, an intellectually gifted boy who feels out of place in his own family. The film offers a unique depiction of fate, destiny and free will and vividly portrays the situation for Jews in Sweden during World War II and stars Bill Skarsgard, Helen Sjoholm and Jan Josef Liefers. A major commercial success in its native Sweden, the film has grossed over $4 million at the Swedish box office and has received a record 13 nominations for the 2012 Sweden's Guldbagge Awards (the local equivalent of the Oscars) including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Cinematography.
Original Release
12/09/2011
US Release
10/11/2012
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Bill Skarsgard | Simon / Simon Larsson |
Helen Sjöholm | Karin / Karin Larrson |
Jan Josef Liefers | Ruben / Ruben Lentov |
Stefan Godicke | Erik / Erik Larsson |
Jonatan S. Wächter | Young Simon |
Karl Martin Eriksson | Young Isak |
Erica Löfgren | Klara |
Katharina Schuttler | Iza |
Josefin Neldén | Mona |
Lena Nylen | Olga |
Directors
Writers
Lisa Ohlin, Marnie Blok, Marianne Fredriksson, Oskar Söderlund
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bill Skarsgard | Simon / Simon Larsson |
Helen Sjöholm | Karin / Karin Larrson |
Jan Josef Liefers | Ruben / Ruben Lentov |
Stefan Godicke | Erik / Erik Larsson |
Jonatan S. Wächter | Young Simon |
Karl Martin Eriksson | Young Isak |
Erica Löfgren | Klara |
Katharina Schuttler | Iza |
Josefin Neldén | Mona |
Lena Nylen | Olga |
Cecilia Nilsson | Inga |
Jan-Erik Emretsson | Neighbour Klas |
Pär Brundin | Neighbour Åke / The neighbour Åke |
Frederik Nilsson | Teacher |
Hermann Beyer | Ernst Habermann |
Sven-Åke Gustavsson | Professor |
Jan Holmquist | Doctor |
Iwar Wiklander | Headmaster |
Peter Borenstein | Rabbi |
Dellie Kamijo | Malin Five Year / Malin |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jessica Ask | Producer |
Leander Carell | Producer |
Marc-Daniel Dichant | Producer |
Sveinung Golimo | Producer |
Per Holst | Producer |
John M. Jacobsen | Producer |
Patrick Knippel | Producer |
Christer Nilson | Producer |
Steffen Reuter | Producer |
Michiel de Rooij | Producer |
Malin Söderlund | Producer |