Goliath
Goliat is set in a small industrial town somewhere in Sweden. When Roland is sentenced to prison, his son, 16-year old Kimmie, is expected to provide for the family by taking over his dad's criminal business. This is a task he's not ready for. The film's depicting a boy's brutal entry into adult life and examines aspects of social heritage and patriarchal structures, at a time when the welfare is declining and Sweden is at change.
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Goliath
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- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 7, 2019
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
Goliat
Production Companies
SVT, Film Capital Stockholm, B-Reel Films, Reel Ventures
Director
Peter Grönlund
Description
Goliat is set in a small industrial town somewhere in Sweden. When Roland is sentenced to prison, his son, 16-year old Kimmie, is expected to provide for the family by taking over his dad's criminal business. This is a task he's not ready for. The film's depicting a boy's brutal entry into adult life and examines aspects of social heritage and patriarchal structures, at a time when the welfare is declining and Sweden is at change.