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Dreaming of Rita

1992 1h 48m Comedy Drama List
Reviews Bob (Per Oscarsson) is obsessed with the actress Rita Hayworth, going so far as to name his daughter (Marika Lagercrantz) after the star. When Bob's wife dies, he decides to find Sabine (Lise Ringheim), a beautiful woman he once dated who looked just like Hayworth. Rita is roped into her father's quest for Sabine, resulting in an impromptu daughter/father road trip. Meanwhile, Rita's husband, Steff (Philip Zandén), struggles to contend with their children in her absence. Read More Read Less

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Rousing comedy that speaks forcefully about the erotics of love. Aug 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bob (Per Oscarsson) is obsessed with the actress Rita Hayworth, going so far as to name his daughter (Marika Lagercrantz) after the star. When Bob's wife dies, he decides to find Sabine (Lise Ringheim), a beautiful woman he once dated who looked just like Hayworth. Rita is roped into her father's quest for Sabine, resulting in an impromptu daughter/father road trip. Meanwhile, Rita's husband, Steff (Philip Zandén), struggles to contend with their children in her absence.
Director
Jon Lindström
Producer
Börje Hansson
Screenwriter
Jon Lindström, Rita Holst
Production Co
FilmTeknik, Filmlance International AB
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Runtime
1h 48m