

Flicker
2012-09-20 · 100 min · ★ 5.7
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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- Directors
- Patrik Eklund
- Production companies
- BOB Film Sweden, Nordisk Film Sweden, Filmpool Nord, SVT, 4 1/2
- Countries
- Norway, Sweden
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jacob NordensonKenneth
Kjell BergqvistTord
Allan SvenssonValter
Olle SarriJörgen
Jimmy LindströmRoland
Anki LarssonBirgitta
Saga GärdeKarin
Sissela BennReceptionist
Gerhard HoberstorferGruppledare
Ingar Helge GimleDoktor Gunnar
Maria SidTarja
Annika HallinUlla
Sven WollterBarnard
Kerstin AnderssonKarin's mamma
Ronny ErikssonKarin's pappa
Filip TallhamnFredik
Mats BergmanAron
Peter CarlbergStig Ulanders röst (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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