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Show Me Love

Original title: Fucking Åmål

“I'd rather be happy now than in 25 years.”

1998 · 1 h 29 min
Directed by Lukas Moodysson
ComedyDramaRomance

Cast

Rebecka Liljeberg Alexandra Dahlström

Credits

Written by: Lukas Moodysson

Plot

In the small Swedish town of Åmål, Agnes, a shy sixteen-year-old with no friends, is in love with Elin, a popular, bored girl. When Elin kisses Agnes on a dare, they have an awkward attempt at friendship, and Elin has to decide whether to risk her reputation. Lukas Moodysson's 1998 debut, known in Swedish as Fucking Åmål, won four Guldbagge awards.

Sinekatalog’s take

Lukas Moodysson's teen romance in a small Swedish town is funny, tender and wonderfully real. It captures boredom and first love with warmth, and its two leads are terrific.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (58,431 votes)
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