Annika

Very short, very sweet.

I first saw this wonderful mini series while staying in London with my wife's grandparents in 1984. My wife and I loved it then; we've watched it several times since then on VHS.

I have since been to the Isle of Wight and have searched out some of the locations used in the making of this mini series; a wonderful experience. I hear some others saying what a sad little life. Not at all; this mini series deserves such devotion.

Regrettably, "Annika" seems to be unavailable on DVD, a great oversight on the part of those who made it.

In my opinion, this is the greatest tragic romance since Romeo and Juliet.

10 out of 10 from me.

JMV

"Short and sweet????" More like "short and not sweet." 1/10, would not recommend. Do not watch it, it is a waste of time and energy. I would rather stab my eyes like 20 times instead of watching even just 1 minute of it. "Romantic tragedy??" More like "romantic TRASHedy." Dumb mini-series. I hate it. Stupid picture on the cover too. I use the case as a doorstop. It's all it's good for. Actually, just kidding. Even as a doorstop it sucks. Do. Not. Watch. Super lame. I wanted to watch this for a date night... biggest mistake ever. There goes my love life. I'm never going to find love again because of this movie. NEVER WATCH THIS SHOW BECAUSE IT'S WHORE-IBLE. IT RUINS LIVES!!!!!!! I HATE YOU ANNIKA

I saw this drama back in 1984 and loved it then ,especially as i live on the island. It captures the essence of being a teen on the isle of Wight. I think it shows well the rawness of first love. I had just left school,it was cult viewing for sure. We often talk of it. It was sad in the end. It was also addictive and compelling to watch. I would love to obtain a copy of it but have no idea how to aquire it. Can anyone help?

the press got behind this a week before its release. With local boy meets Swedish girl.and we all got an insite about the lead female star. It included love life and sadly death and was great viewing. over the three weeks, you came to really no the characters. Who Captured the true teenage years we all went through. I was working on the island at the time and use to catch the ferry from the pier where they met and the beach always brings back memories. Its now on DVD via "TV Memories" I will be ordering my copy soon. Although its been about 26 years since i saw this film i am sure i can pretty much remember the main story line. an i expect some of the locations may also seem abit retro.

I saw this series on TV in 1984 after having myself moved to Sweden in 1977 to be with a Swedish girl I met in 1974. Colin Nutley catches the very essence of the issue as regards a whole row of factors that come into play when one emigrates for love. The subtle differences in the cultures between England and Sweden and the general atmosphere of such a romance and the practicalities involved are excellently portrayed and for me the whole film was trip down memory lane. I wish I could get hold of a copy. For the record I am still with my Swedish girl friend who has been my wife for over 30 years and my friend for getting on for 36 years.