White Lies

White Lies

1995 · 119 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Comedy

Palle Hagman is a charming dreamer with great and dazzling powers of persuasion. His dream is to become a big star in the entertainment world. When he gets the chance to put on a variety show, he believes that the road to success is wide open. But Palle is a great optimist, and when the setbacks become too many, he is forced to resort to "white lies" to save himself and his family...

Directed by Mats Arehn · Written by Mats Arehn

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Peter Haber Palle Hagmann
Jessica Zandén Ingrid Hagmann
Fredrik Ådén Martin Hagmann
Marianne Hedengrahn Karin Bull Hedlund
Elmer Green Ernst Kropenius
Lasse Pöysti Lindqvist
Elaine Sjöberg Mrs. Lindkvist
Lars Engström Count Magnus Anckarcrona
Benny Hansen Director Per Holst
Claes Esphagen Bull Hedlund
Jesper Christensen Kristian

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