Simon & the Oaks (2011)

Name: Simon & the Oaks
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 2011
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler, Stefan Gödicke

2h 2m Germany, Sweden, Denmark

Drama History War

Plot

Set against the backdrop of 1940s and 1950s Gothenburg, "Simon & the Oaks" weaves a poignant tale of friendship and intertwined fates between two families. Young Simon Larsson embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after uncovering the truth about his adoption and his Jewish heritage from Germany. In the aftermath of World War II, Simon’s quest to connect with his roots unveils the deeper enigmas of human existence. Based on the acclaimed novel by Marianne Fredriksson, the film captures the essence of identity and the bonds that shape us.

Cast

Bill Skarsgård Helen Sjöholm Jan Josef Liefers Katharina Schüttler Stefan Gödicke Jonatan S. Wächter Karl Martin Eriksson Karl Linnertorp Erica Löfgren Josefin Neldén Lena Nylén Cecilia Nilsson Pär Brundin Frederik Nilsson Iwar Wiklander