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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Adult Situations Movie Release: 1985 DVD Release: 02/23/1999 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: English, Swedish Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 41 mins Studio: Fox Lorber Members Wishing: 13 Genres: Comedy Drama, Childhood Drama, Coming-of-Age See Also: My Life as a Dog [Criterion Collection]

In 1959 Sweden, young Ingemar (Anton Glanzelius) lives with his dying mother and his nasty older brother. He survives all of life's knocks by comparing himself to those who are worse off--such as Laika, the little Russian space dog who was rocketed to his death and had nothing to say in the matter. Ingemar begins to identify with Laika more and more as his mother's health deteriorates, at times dropping to all fours and baying at the moon. When his mother is advised to get some peace and quiet away from her children, Ingemar is sent to live with his loveable uncle and aunt. For the first time, the boy is surrounded by relatives and classmates who pose no threat and who genuinely like him. He even has a sexual awakening. When his mother dies, he no longer rationalizes his misfortunes by comparing himself to those less fortunate; from now on, he can conjure up pleasant memories of his summer away from home to sustain him through the hard times. My Life as a Dog (Mitt Liv Som Hund) is based on the autobiographical novel by Reidar Jonsson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Anton Glanzelius - Ingemar Johansson
Anki Liden - Ingemar's Mother
Manfred Serner - Erik
Melinda Kinnaman - Saga
Tomas von Bromssen

A mischievous twelve-year-old boy embarks of a memorable childhood journey when sent to live with his uncle for the summer in this touching Wellspring release. Presented in 1.33:1 pan and scan and featuring English Dolby Digital Stereo audio, this release also offers the original Swedish Dolby Digital Stereo track in addition to optional English subtitles. Extra features include filmographies. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide