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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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    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.
    8CabbageCustard

    Lovely, heart warming moivie

    This is a lovely, gentle, intelligent and totally believable movie that explores so many different themes through the simple premise of a gay couple wanting to adopt a child and not getting exactly what they had expected. While the ending may be predictable - and completely satisfying! - it is the getting there that makes this movie so good. The movie explores homophobia, social expectations, delinquency, relationship dysfunction and more and does so in a way that is not preachy or overly emotional or sensationalised. It is all low-key and completely believable. This is combined with great acting, truly likeable main characters and an engaging story and makes for a wonderful movie.
    arizona-philm-phan

    Who of us couldn't fall in love with this......

    .....guy....this Goran....this Gustaf Skarsgard....this standout performer.

    Once you've seen this little film, you will realize it is this actor who is the heart and the soul of this story-with-a-twist. Here's a performer whose every thought is readable in his face.....whose every emotion makes its way across to us. And you know what is extra special about this? It's that no one can just "act" these things; these are things you have to "be"....within yourself. In other words, I think the Skarsgard we see on screen is the very same man off screen---and who of us wouldn't want a someone like that?

    And if Skarsgard is all of that, then it is Tom Ljungman, as Patrik, who is the zest and the vitality of this movie....the one who makes it all gel. Wherever Sweden was able to come up with such an accomplished SIXTEEN year old is beyond me. The only thing left to say about this young man is, "Gustaf Skarsgard, you'd better watch out; someone is hard on your heels."

    Oh, and I don't think any of us would kick a Torkel Petersson (Sven) out of....ahem...., either.

    Postscript for The Wonderful Director (Underbar Direktör): Dear Ella Lemhagen....The ONLY thing this most satisfied movie viewer could think of to change in this exceptional film would be the Closing Credits and its "Crosscountry Run." Of course, you know the place I mean (new viewers will have to see it for themselves). A full of Urin + Vinegar Patrik (Age 1.5) would be in the "leading lane".....followed closely by Daddy Goran.....then Papa Sven.....and bringing up the rear, daughter Isabell (who can even keep Patrik on his toes).

    ****
    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.

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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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    Box office

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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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