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In Lilac Time (1952)

In Lilac Time poster
Original title
När syrenerna blomma
Directed by
Ivar Johansson
Genre
drama film
Country
Sweden
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This is a Swedish historical drama set in the past. The story follows characters whose lives intersect and change during a particular season.

moodynostalgicslow-pacedmelancholicperiodreflectivebittersweetgentle

What happens

In Lilac Time (Swedish: När syrenerna blomma) is a 1952 Swedish historical drama film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Kenne Fant, Nine-Christine Jönsson and Gudrun Brost. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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