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Sandra’s life seems to have hit bottom.She is sentenced to a work-release program in a remote Swedish factory after attacking her deceitful boyfriend with a pair of scissors. Holed-up in a dilapidated apartment building, Sandra is drawn out of her isolation by Lily, a mysterious old Jewish woman given to playing American swing records at odd hours of the night. Their unlikely friendship seems to come at the perfect time for both of them. But when Sandra stumbles upon a pack of Lily’s old love letters from before World War II, uncomfortable questions arise that threaten their relationship. This intimate, understated film features outstanding performances and, at the core, a tender heart.
CO-SPONSORED BY the Embassy of Sweden
Special Guest: Peter Kropenin, producer