The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes

APPROPIATE

2011 / 96min.

Rating6.406

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Synopsis

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

Directors

Actors

Claes Malmberg

Sverrir Gudnason

Kalle Westerdahl

Vanna Rosenberg

Dag Malmberg

Marie Robertson

Bill Hugg

Philip Panov

Tommy Sporrong

Cecilia Forss

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