He flees his family to save his life. She did the unthinkable and stood up for her love to another woman. Her father must save the family honor. A documentary by Oscar Hedin on a never before depicted the world – about lesbians, gays and culture of honor.
The movie premiers:
– 28/9 2009 at the movie theater in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö
– 4/10 2009 SVT2 20.00 (Dokument inifrån)
In connection with the premieres organized film talks are held with Nalin Pekgul (Chairman of S-women), Soren Juvas (chairman of RFSL) and Gudrun Schyman (spokesperson Feminist Initiative).
For more news about the movie see Laika Films & Television’s news page.
Script and director: Oscar Hedin
Producer: Oscar Hedin and Erik Sandberg
Photo: Annika Busch and Jon Rudberg
Editor: Helena Fredriksson
Research: Mahall Castro, Victoria Gaunitz & Lina Rosengren
A production by Laika Film & Television AB for SVT, NRK och SFI.
Awards: Protagonists were awarded with the Swedish Gay Gala Honorary Award 2010.
