Twist and Shout

The story

Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.

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Zappa Collection

In release order

Zappa

1983

This film

Twist and Shout

1984

Cast

A Adam TønsbergBjørn L Lars SimonsenErik C Camilla SøebergAnna U Ulrikke BondoKirsten L Lone LindorffBjørn's Mother A Arne HansenBjørn's Father A Aase HansenErik's Mother B Bent MejdingErik's Father H Helle SpanggaardInge, Kirstens søster K Kurt RavnKurt, Inges forlovede G Grethe MogensenAnnas mor E Elga Olga SvendsenBjørns mormor

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W Willy JacobsenBjørns morfar I Ingelise UllnerBjørns moster B Bent BiranBjørns onkel J Jytte StrandbergBjørns tante N Nina ChristoffersenKvaksalveren F Finn Gimlinge R Rudolf Brink T Thyge Andersen P Poul Lundvad O Ole Borg P Per Mogensen T Thomas Borch Nielsen M Malene SchwartzKirsten's Mother T Troels II MunkKirsten's Far