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1983 · 109 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Comedy

Three friends, Robban, Alexander and Kim has just left the compulsory school, and now they consider themselves grown-up and mature, being 16 years old. During the summer holiday they also get a bit of experience of the world: Robban becomes a full-time drug addict, Alexander plays in a rock band but leaves it and Kim is desperate to get the girl of his dreams.

Directed by Staffan Hildebrand · Written by Göran Gester

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