Hon dansade en sommar
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Hon dansade en sommar

After graduating from high school 19 year old Göran goes to his uncle Anders's farm in the countryside for recreation. It's summer and a lot of work t...o do at the farm, but he, the city student, isn't accustomed to that. He falls in love with 17 year old Kerstin, and suddenly he is very engaged in country life. Göran is a foreigner, but he quickly blends in with the village youth. They are in a bitter conflict with the vicar, who condemns all their activities as immoral. When the vicar forbids the youth to use the school for their meetings anymore, Anders gives them an old barn, which they start renovating. Kerstin has a strict mother, who in vain forbids her to take part in the youth activities. She goes there with Göran. She is a bit shy, but the romance between them develops step by step, until it is fulfilled a summer night, when they swim naked in a lake. Despite all efforts of Kerstin's parents and the vicar, they cannot stop Kerstin and Göran from meeting each other also when autumn has arrived. When a road accident suddenly ends Kerstin's life, Göran is accused by the vicar for being a seducer that had led Kerstin astray. Show More

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Hon dansade en sommar (1951) follows the story of Göran, a 19-year-old city student who visits his uncle Anders's farm in the countryside for a summer vacation. Initially unaccustomed to the hard work at the farm, Göran soon finds himself falling in love with Kerstin, a 17-year-old local girl. This newfound love interest causes Göran to become deeply engaged in country life.

Despite being a foreigner, Göran quickly assimilates into the village youth and forms strong relationships with them. However, they find themselves in conflict with the vicar, who condemns their activities as immoral. The tensions escalate to the point where the vicar forbids the youth from using the school for their meetings.

In a gesture of support, Anders offers them an old barn to renovate and use as their meeting place. The youth take up the challenge and work together to transform the barn into a vibrant gathering spot. Throughout the summer, Göran and his friends navigate their relationships, face moral dilemmas, and experience the joys and heartaches of youth.

Hon dansade en sommar (1951) is a heartwarming coming-of-age film that explores themes of love, friendship, and the clash between traditional values and modern youth culture. With beautiful cinematography and a gripping storyline, this classic Swedish film captures the essence of rural life and the complexities of growing up in a changing society.

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