Himlen är oskyldigt blå

2010
1h 50m

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Coming-of-age story set in 1970s Swedish archipelago. Martin, a teenager, takes a summer job at a hotel where the manager, Gösta, involves him in dubious dealings while developing a special ... Read allComing-of-age story set in 1970s Swedish archipelago. Martin, a teenager, takes a summer job at a hotel where the manager, Gösta, involves him in dubious dealings while developing a special bond with the young employee.Coming-of-age story set in 1970s Swedish archipelago. Martin, a teenager, takes a summer job at a hotel where the manager, Gösta, involves him in dubious dealings while developing a special bond with the young employee.

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6.6/10

4.7K

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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9/10

It made me cry

Something is so unique with this movie. Maybe it's the excellent portrayal of Sweden in the 70s, maybe it's the acting, the story, or the soundtrack. I don't know, but on a second watching years later this movie affected me deeply. It shows in a stark way how class divides can affect friendships but also how honesty and the somewhat naive goodness of a young man can spread to even a seemingly hardened man and bring forth the goodness in him.

Trivia
The title is taken from the Ted Gärdestad song of the same name, which is part of the soundtrack.

Goofs
In the end of the movie, when Martin is in Spain, a 2003 Nissan Almera passes in the foreground although the movie is supposed to take place in the 1970s.

Connections
References Kojak (1973)

Soundtracks
Himlen är oskyldigt blå
Written by Ted Gärdestad / Kenneth Gärdestad
Universal Music Publishing AB
Performed by Ted Gärdestad
(P) 1993 Universal Music AB