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Two brothers, Sten and Jonas, own and live on a farm near Ätran in Falkenberg. Sten has just been released from prison but continues his shady business dealings, which now include a large stock of fine cognac. Jonas tries to put a stop to this but has to agree to play Sten's wife for a day in order to trick the person who is going to buy the smuggled alcohol. It turns out that Jonas has invited two summer guests to rent the chicken coop for a week, the young woman Anna and her father Göte . Jonas falls in love with Anna, and everything becomes even more confusing when the completely idiotic neighbor Ivar Rask understands everything in his own way. In addition, his chatty mother falls in love with Göte.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, desperate for inspiration and money, pretends to be a famous and successful author. His elaborate deception leads him into a series of comical situations as he tries to maintain his fabricated persona and impress a potential publisher. The story follows his attempts to navigate the world of literary fame while his real life catches up with him.
Critical Reception
The film was a moderate success in Sweden, appreciated for its lighthearted humor and relatable characters. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining and watchable comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its humorous situations and the performances of its lead actors.
Seen as a charming, albeit somewhat predictable, Swedish comedy.
Some viewers found the plot a bit thin but enjoyed the comedic timing.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a light and amusing film for those who enjoy straightforward comedies.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Marianne Fredriksson, though the movie takes significant creative liberties with the source material.
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