The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes (2011)

6.3/10 96 min Drama Comedy

Overview

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

Cast

Sverrir Gudnason

Alex

Vanna Rosenberg

Hanna

Mats Melin

Kjell-Åke

Theresia Widarsson

Filippa

Bosse Östlin

Ebbe

Ellinore Holmer

Katarina

Marie Robertson

Anna-Lena

Claes Malmberg

Peter

Cecilia Forss

Lisa

Eva Funck

Mother of Leif

Jill Ung

Mother of Katarina

Tommy Sporrong

Brother of kjell-Åke

Bill Hugg

Ryttmästaren

Nadine Kirschon

Laura

Dag Malmberg

Micke

Kalle Westerdahl

Anna-Lena's Boyfriend

Peter Eriksson

Man in a suit

Tomas Brolin

Jury 1

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