Flicker

Flicker

2012•1h 40m•5.5/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.5/10(13)

There is something going on in the small town of Backberga. The towns proud telecom company Unicom is just about to launch a new modern profile when they discover that there is something lurking in the outskirts of Backberga. An accident triggers a power failure, which leads to a chain of events,mishaps and love stories. Flicker is a warm comic story about people trying to find their place within the modern society.

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Production

BOB Film Sweden, Nordisk Film Sweden, Filmpool Nord, SVT, 4 1/2

Language

SV

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jacob Nordenson

Jacob Nordenson

Kenneth

Kjell Bergqvist

Kjell Bergqvist

Tord

Allan Svensson

Allan Svensson

Valter

Olle Sarri

Olle Sarri

Jörgen

Jimmy Lindström

Jimmy Lindström

Roland

Anki Larsson

Anki Larsson

Birgitta

Saga Gärde

Saga Gärde

Karin

Sissela Benn

Sissela Benn

Receptionist

Gerhard Hoberstorfer

Gerhard Hoberstorfer

Gruppledare

Ingar Helge Gimle

Ingar Helge Gimle

Doktor Gunnar

Maria Sid

Maria Sid

Tarja

Annika Hallin

Annika Hallin

Ulla

Sven Wollter

Sven Wollter

Barnard

Lotti Törnros

Jörgens fru

Kerstin Andersson

Kerstin Andersson

Karin's mamma

Ronny Eriksson

Ronny Eriksson

Karin's pappa

Filip Tallhamn

Filip Tallhamn

Fredik

Mats Bergman

Mats Bergman

Aron

Nilsgustaf Bergström

Läkare i infofilm

Peter Carlberg

Peter Carlberg

Stig Ulanders röst (voice)

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