My Life as a Dog is a poignant and deeply moving coming-of-age film that tells the story of Ingemar, a 12-year-old boy sent to live with relatives in the Swedish countryside during the late 1950s. As he grapples with his mother's illness and his own feelings of displacement, Ingemar finds solace in the quirky and compassionate people around him. The film beautifully explores themes of resilience, innocence, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, capturing the essence of childhood with humor and sensitivity.

Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén