Involuntary
2008 · 98 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Drama
In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.
Directed by Ruben Östlund · Written by Erik Hemmendorff
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- V Villmar Björkman Villmar
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Linnea Cart-Lamy Linnea -
Leif Edlund Leffe - S Sara Eriksson Sara
- L Lola Ewerlund Lola
- O Olle Liljas Olle
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Maria Lundqvist The Actress -
Cecilia Milocco The Teacher - S Simeon Nordius The Son
- H Henrik Vikman Bus Driver
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Vera Vitali Vera - H Hanna Lekander Hanna
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