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Far till sol och vår
Martin Wide inherits a bus from his dying grandfather. He restores it from being a hen house into a tourist bus. He puts an ad in the newspaper about "travels to the sun" and also advertises for a stewardess at the same time. The female reporter Vera Boman signs up for the job, in order to expose the "tourist travel hoax". The two, together with passengers of various kinds set off from a snowy Sweden towards Paris. During the trip, Vera starts to realize that Martin is not a "tourist cheater" but a kind and thoughtful travel arranger, who tries to tend to all his passengers as best as he can, even when the situations become difficult to handle. In addition, a famous Swedish diamond has just been stolen and it turns out that both the thieves and the private detectives who are after them, are passengers on the bus.
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Plot Summary
This Swedish comedy follows the antics of a family preparing for their vacation. The father, eager for a relaxing trip, finds himself dealing with his wife's ambitious travel plans and his children's chaotic preparations. Their journey is filled with humorous mishaps and misunderstandings as they navigate the challenges of travel and family dynamics.
Critical Reception
Released in 1957, 'Far till sol och vår' was a popular family comedy in Sweden, aligning with the lighthearted entertainment trends of the era. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its comedic performances and relatable family scenarios, though detailed critical analyses from the time are less readily available.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted humor and family-friendly appeal.
The performances, particularly by Sickan Carlsson, were noted for their comedic timing.
Seen as a typical example of Swedish family comedies from the late 1950s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film from 1957 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by the prolific Swedish actor and director Hasse Ekman, who also starred in the movie alongside the beloved Swedish actress Sickan Carlsson.
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