The Slingshot

If growing up were easy, everybody would do it.

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Drama

Details

Release: Sep 24 1993
Runtime: 102 min
Language: Swedish
Budget: N/A
Revenue: $308,368

Overview

Stockholm in the 1920s. Young Roland lives with his socialist father, Jewish mother and a boxing brother. His mother sells condoms illegally, and from them, Roland makes slingshots which he sells. His rebellious ways has gotten him the special attention of his school teacher, who always makes sure that Roland is punished. Roland also tries to make extra money by repairing bicycles, a successful business that in the end lands him in hot water.