Twist and Shout
1984Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.
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Adam Tønsberg
as Bjørn
Lars Simonsen
as Erik
Camilla Søeberg
as Anna
Ulrikke Bondo
as Kirsten
Lone Lindorff
as Bjørn's Mother
Arne Hansen
as Bjørn's Father
Aase Hansen
as Erik's Mother
Bent Mejding
as Erik's Father
Helle Spanggaard
as Inge, Kirstens søster
Kurt Ravn
as Kurt, Inges forlovede
Grethe Mogensen
as Annas mor
Elga Olga Svendsen
as Bjørns mormor
Willy Jacobsen
as Bjørns morfar
Ingelise Ullner
as Bjørns moster
Bent Biran
as Bjørns onkel
Jytte Strandberg
as Bjørns tante
Nina Christoffersen
as Kvaksalveren
Finn Gimlinge
Rudolf Brink
Thyge Andersen
Poul Lundvad
Ole Borg
Per Mogensen
Thomas Borch Nielsen
Malene Schwartz
as Kirsten's Mother
Troels II Munk
as Kirsten's Far