My So-Called Father
Seen it?2014 | 123 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and people who like stories about real, flawed people, this one's for you. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Pregnant Malin have no where to go, when her boyfriend breaks up. As a last resort she seeks up her father Martin, even tho they never met. But then before Malin get to tell who she is. Martin gets a stroke and when he wake up he dont remember who he is.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ulf Malmros
- Michael NyqvistMartin
- Vera VitaliMalin
- Sverrir GudnasonFrank
- Johannes BrostFrank's Father
- Henrik Dorsin
- Källa Bie
- Tova Magnusson
- Josefin NeldénNurse
- Martin Aliaga
- Moa SilénMalin's Mother