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A Respectable Life (1979)

6.919791h 42mSV
Documentary

Directed by Stefan Jarl

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

SV

Release

March 26, 1979

Director

Stefan Jarl

Overview

A decade has gone by and the spirit of the preceding film, Dom kallar oss mods, has disappeared. Kenta is an alcoholic and lives with his girlfriend Eva. Together they have a son, Patric. Kenta's mom is in jail for manslaughter and Kenta goes to Kronoberg to greet her. Heroin also comes to play and ...

Cast

Kenneth 'Kenta' Gustafsson

Kenneth 'Kenta' Gustafsson

Kenta

Gustav 'Stoffe' Svensson

Gustav 'Stoffe' Svensson

Stoffe

Patric Gustafsson

Patric Gustafsson

himself

Eva Blondin

Eva Blondin

herself

Majken Gustafsson

Majken Gustafsson

Lena Löfgren

Lena Löfgren

Jan Löfgren

Jan Löfgren

Jan 'Jajje' Klingryd

Jan 'Jajje' Klingryd

Himself

Sven-Åke 'Skåning' Dyhlen

Sven-Åke 'Skåning' Dyhlen

Helena Höglund

Helena Höglund

Björn Granath

Björn Granath

Lis Nilheim

Lis Nilheim

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Respectable Life (1979), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A decade has gone by and the spirit of the preceding film, Dom kallar oss mods, has disappeared. Kenta is an alcoholic and lives with his girlfriend Eva. Together they have a son, Patric. Kenta's mom is in jail for manslaughter and Kenta goes to Kronoberg to greet her. Heroin also comes to play and Stoffe is one of those who falls victim to it. He lives with his girlfriend Lena and their young son, Janne. Lena later throws Stoffe out their home when she gets enough of his abuse, and he is forced to live with his mother. Kenta calls Stoffe and decides to meet him, and he tries to persuade him to give up heroin, but the two have a falling out and they separate. This film features other users from the previous film, such as Jajje and Kenta Bergkvist. The film ends with the death of a prominent person in the trilogy.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Respectable Life. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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