The Slingshot

The Slingshot

1993 · Movie · 1h 42m

Drama

"If growing up were easy, everybody would do it."

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.

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6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
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child abusebased on novel or bookparent child relationshipsadisticclasssocialismfascistcondomcoming of agespankingantisemitismworking class