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Les joies de la famille

Original title: Patrik 1,5
  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
11K
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Les joies de la famille (2008)
A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is a 15-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent.
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A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent.A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent.A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent.

  • Director
    • Ella Lemhagen
  • Writers
    • Michael Druker
    • Ella Lemhagen
  • Stars
    • Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Torkel Petersson
    • Tom Ljungman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    11K
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    • Director
      • Ella Lemhagen
    • Writers
      • Michael Druker
      • Ella Lemhagen
    • Stars
      • Gustaf Skarsgård
      • Torkel Petersson
      • Tom Ljungman
    • 36User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Göran Skoogh
    Torkel Petersson
    Torkel Petersson
    • Sven Skoogh
    Tom Ljungman
    Tom Ljungman
    • Patrik Eriksson
    Amanda Davin
    • Isabell
    Annika Hallin
    Annika Hallin
    • Eva
    Jacob Ericksson
    Jacob Ericksson
    • Lennart Ljung
    Anette Sevreus
    • Louise Ljung
    Mats Blomgren
    • Jan Åström
    Malin Cederblad
    • Monika Åström
    • (as Malin Cederbladh)
    Antti Reini
    Antti Reini
    • Tommy Karlsson
    Mirja Burlin
    • Carina Karlsson
    Vilde Helmerson
    • Lillebror Karlsson
    Patrik Rydmark
    Patrik Rydmark
    • Storebror Karlsson…
    Anders Lönnbro
    • Urban Adler
    Anna Wallander
    • Sister Irja
    Åsa-Lena Hjelm
    • Vivianne
    Marie Delleskog
    • Britt-Marie Svensson
    Johan Kylén
    • Socialchef
    • Director
      • Ella Lemhagen
    • Writers
      • Michael Druker
      • Ella Lemhagen
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    User reviews36

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    8roedyg

    Understated

    The film is understated. Everything that happens is believable, nothing crazily exaggerated for the movies. The protagonist is half of a gay male couple. He is a doctor. He is quite sensitive. The world around him treats him quite badly, no matter how hard he tries to play fair and compassionately. His neighbours pretend to be liberal and accepting, while teaching their kids homophobia behind his back.

    In one brilliant scene, he has to give a little girl a vaccination. She asks him if he is a "homo". He answers yes. Then she asks what it means. He explains he loves males rather than females. She asks him who in particular he loves. She has no prejudice at all. Her father bursts in and violently accuses him of being a paedophile. Nobody in the movie seems to understand the difference between gay and paedophile. Our protagonist sees it as pointless to try to set them straight.

    Our protagonist is compassionate. He is able help others by seeing the world from their perspective, and by ignoring the rude or thoughtless things they say.

    The boy is a brat, but not an outrageous brat. He comes around just from continuous gentle kindness.
    7preppy-3

    Predictable but I really liked it

    A Swedish gay couple want to adopt a son. They want a baby who is around 1 year old. Through a misprint in their request (they put 1.5) they get a 15 year old boy. He's been in numerous foster families, has a history of violence and is a vicious homophobe to boot!

    You can probably figure out the rest of the story--there are no real surprises here. Still, it was well-acted by all, had an intelligent script and never got too maudlin or syrupy. This movie could have tried to milk the audiences sympathies but it didn't. Everything is done in a matter of fact and low-key way. The only puzzling thing is that we see examples of homophobia that the couple face...and then that's dropped completely. What was the point of showing it then? Still this is a well-done movie showing gay adoption in a positive light. I saw it at the Provincetown Film Festival and the audience loved it! I give it a 7.
    nik-conte

    The sweetest.

    I loved it! The background of the film was a mix between that of Pushing Up Daises and August Rush, the plot was deep and current, and the characters made me laugh and cry. Patrik was an @$$ in the beginning but slowly softened up and so did Sven. And Göran was kind hearted and real. I loved how they evolved over span of the film and how their actions said more then the words they sad. Anyone straight, gay, bi, or lesbian should see this. I laughed out loud at the retort of Göran and Patrik, and cried at the moments od Patrik's baby pics and the separation of Sven and Göran. I wish that all people had the opportunity to watch this because it would open their eyes to problems that still go on today, and soften hearts.
    9rven3

    Should be called 'The Charm Of Gustaf Skarsgard'

    I found this film to be a very satisfying experience, but then again, much of Swedish cinema has this effect upon me.

    This is not so much a story about a gay couple attempting to adopt a baby boy (and being sent a surly, delinquent 15-year-old) as it is about family, relationships, fitting in, making compromises, and ultimately discovering that what you have may just be what you need.

    Most of the movie takes place in a 'nice' suburban street, a kind of Stepford-meets-Pleasantville. Residents spend their spare time in the garden, socialising with others in the street, and being nice to one another. Enter a gay couple who are in the process of adopting a child. Not only does the neighbourhood have to adjust, but so do the couple themselves, and eventually the 'child' they adopt.

    Gustaf Skarsgard carries this film almost single-handed. His character - Goran - is subtle, charming, patient and caring. He is the one who eventually forms a meaningful relationship with the 'son' who turns up at their door - wonderfully played by Tom Ljungman, who will be someone to keep an eye on in the future. It's hard to believe he was only 16 at the time of filming, as he creates a character in 3 dimensions.

    I like people-movies, and this is definitely a people movie. It is not complicated or terribly deep, but it held my attention fully, and I was sorry when it ended.

    Just one more comment........... There is a blue car which speeds down the street, and kids and dogs have to jump out of its way. This happens about 2-3 times throughout the course of the film, and is never explained. It reminded me of the motor cycle which sped through the town in 'Local Hero'; rather a nice touch, although not original.

    9 stars.
    9jimhinco

    Excellent film

    I love the low-key quality of the film and the main character. As another reviewer wrote, the couple and Patrick are faced with numerous homophobic situations. Many aren't addressed simply because that's how life is as a gay man or woman.

    Best gay film I've seen in a long while. Very little sex and language but rather, incredibly deep characters and struggles in relationships.

    The main character, Goran, is spectacular. He is gentle and sincere while being incredibly strong in protecting his family. Amazing work. His partner, Sven, struggles with settling down, starting a family again (he has a 16 yr old daughter from his previous marriage), and living in a typical suburban neighborhood. The neighborhood dynamic is great. Each neighbor is really big on keeping their white picket fence front yards in amazing shape to outdo their neighbor. However, perfectly pruned front yards doesn't mean the family behind the door is doing as well.

    Amazing film.

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    • Trivia
      The first night Patrik stays in the house, he sneaks out of his locked room, and looks around the house. After playing Foosball, he picks up a book of drawings. The book is about the works of an iconic gay artist Touko Laaksonen, better known by his pseudonym Tom of Finland (8 May 1920 - 7 November 1991). Laaksonen was a Finnish artist most noted for his stylized all male erotic and fetish art and his influence on gay culture from the 1970s until the present. Many people believe that he was the most important creator of gay male erotic and semi-erotic art.
    • Goofs
      At 40:15 the kids leave the skate pipe, and the left skateboard is standing on its wheels. - When Patrik reaches the scene, the skateboard suddenly lies on its back.
    • Quotes

      Göran Skoogh: Hey, why should I accept fashion pointers from a teenage thug?

    • Connections
      References Blue Velvet (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      B.A.B.Y
      Written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes

      Performed by Carla Thomas

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2009 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Patrik, Age 1.5
    • Filming locations
      • Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Film i Väst
      • Sonet Film
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,468
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $408
      • Aug 16, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,259,068
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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