Goliath (2019)

6.5/10 88 min Drama

Overview

Goliat is set in a small industrial town somewhere in Sweden. When Roland is sentenced to prison, his son, 16-year old Kimmie, is expected to provide for the family by taking over his dad's criminal business. This is a task he's not ready for. The film's depicting a boy's brutal entry into adult life and examines aspects of social heritage and patriarchal structures, at a time when the welfare is declining and Sweden is at change.

Cast

Sebastian Ljungblad

Kimmie

Joakim Sällquist

Roland

Cornelia Andersson

Jonna

Sampo Sarkola

Örjan

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