Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla
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Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla

A love story in the shadow of a crime. It's summertime in Kumla, Sweden,and the year is 1967. 17-year-old Mauritz longs to get away from his small hom...etown and see the world. Together with his friends, and through music (Bob Dylan, Spencer Davis and other staples of the '60s), he dreams of an exciting life somewhere else. This is also the summer when he starts a tentative relationship with Signhild next door, and when the little town of Kumla is rocked by a shocking crime. This is the summer when everything will change. A delicately told coming-of-age drama, focusing more on the people and the relationships behind the crime than police work. Solid acting and moody cinematography. It's finally here, the adaption of Håkan Nesser's best-selling 2002 novel. Show More

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the emotions rather than the crime itself, Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla (2014) transports viewers to a small Swedish town in the summer of 1967. The film follows 17-year-old Mauritz, who yearns for escape from his monotonous life and dreams of adventure. Alongside his friends, Mauritz immerses himself in the music of the era, finding solace and inspiration in the sounds of Bob Dylan and Spencer Davis.

However, it is not just the prospect of an exciting future that captivates Mauritz. He begins a tentative romance with his next-door neighbor, Signhild, a relationship that adds depth and complexity to his adolescent experience. As their young love blossoms, the town of Kumla is shaken to its core by a shocking crime, forever altering the course of their lives.

Directed with sensitivity and nuance, Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla is a coming-of-age drama that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of unexpected events. With its nostalgic setting and authentic portrayal of 1960s Sweden, the film offers a window into a transformative summer where everything changes. Combining themes of love, music, and crime, this captivating story will leave viewers reflecting on their own journey of self-discovery.