Movie

Guest of Reality

★ 8.3(3)19611h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Bengt Lagerkvist
Release date: 1961-11-05
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: Swedish
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: Sveriges Radio-TV

About Guest of Reality

Guest of Reality is a 1961 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Bengt Lagerkvist, starring John Elfström, Sif Ruud and Rex Brådhe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Guest of Reality in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A story about a boy named Anders, who lives in an ordinary Swedish family in an apartment at the train station. Through his childhood, he experiences life's glorious scents of beautiful flowers and green forest, close and warm relationships with his grandparents and joyful play with his siblings. He has a strong friendship with his father and a great love for his mother. Still he lives in fear of death. He is afraid of losing all of this that is so valuable to him. In his thoughts and fears, he often turns often God, just as his sister, mother and grandparents, and ask Him for help and protection.

Cast

John Elfström

The father

Sif Ruud

The mother

Rex Brådhe

Anders

Lena Nyman

Signe

Thomas Ladberg

Helge

Hilding Gavle

Grandfather

Brita Öberg

Grandmother

Hugo Björne

Woodcutter

Carl-Gunnar Wingård

Head waiter

Themes & keywords

childhood

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Guest of Reality in Canada?+

Guest of Reality is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Guest of Reality on Netflix?+

Guest of Reality is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Guest of Reality?+

Guest of Reality has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in Guest of Reality?+

Guest of Reality stars John Elfström, Sif Ruud, Rex Brådhe, Lena Nyman and Thomas Ladberg.

When did Guest of Reality come out?+

Guest of Reality is a 1961 movie directed by Bengt Lagerkvist.

What genre is Guest of Reality?+

Guest of Reality is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Guest of Reality?+

Guest of Reality was directed by Bengt Lagerkvist.