
29 Aug 1997

A Scent of Paradise
Stockholm 1956. The Swedish botanist, candidate and lieutenant Nils von Ekelöw, presents his research to a panel of professors.
A Picture for Wide Screens and Broad Minds.
One summer day, two teens begin a reckless affair and abandon their families to be with one another.
Monika Eriksson
Harry Lund
Mrs. Lindström
Ludwig Eriksson
Monika's Mother
Harry's Friend at Work
Johan
Lelle
Harry's Father
Forsberg
Forsberg's Accountant
Salesman at Forsbergs
Warehouse Worker at Forsbergs
Head of the Vegetable Store
Driver at the Vegetable Store
First Man at the Vegetable Store
Göran
Göran's Daughter
Mrs. Boman
The Hero in the Movie
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