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Strong as a Lion

Strong as a Lion

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Strong as a Lion

2003

1h 29m

4.3(3 votes)

Family

Adventure

Drama

Overview

Simon is nine years old and in his world, he has a real lion as a companion. Simon is bullied at school by Alex. Simon is sure he can defeat Alex in team with the lion, but it's just in his imagination. In the real life he has no chance... until one day.

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Illusion Film

Film i Väst

SVT

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Lisa Lindgren

Lisa Lindgren

Karin

Eric Lager

Simon

Magnus Krepper

Magnus Krepper

Björn

Linus Nord

Alex

Ebba Wickman

Tove

Irma Erixon

Mormor

Mirja Turestedt

Mirja Turestedt

Anna

André Holmdahl

Danne

Adin Jasarevic

Peter

Creative team

Directed by: Manne Lindwall
Written by: Mikael Bengtsson
Ola Höglund
Produced by: Joakim Hansson
Johan Fälemark

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