Expectations (1997): Cast
Expectations is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Daniel Bergman, starring Lena Endre as Margareta, Gunnel Lindblom and Keve Hjelm. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Daniel Bergman
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Det Danske Filminstitut
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Expectations About?
The premise of Expectations without spoilers.
A recently separated women’s‑magazine reporter, a young couple in love, a jealous but unfaithful crane driver, a yearning father and his unaware daughter, a fisherman’s son returning home to reconcile with his parents, and a farmer longing for tenderness all intersect. Their intertwined lives make up Svenska hjältar, a modern saga that honors the flawed heroes of everyday life.
Expectations Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- parent
- based on short story
- episodic structure
- train
- amusement park
- divorcee
- mining
- young love
- birthday
- cottage
Expectations Cast & Characters
Lena Endre leads the cast as Margareta, with Gunnel Lindblom as Eva and Keve Hjelm as Egon. Directed by Daniel Bergman; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Bergman
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Lena Endre as Margareta -
Gunnel Lindblom as Eva -
Keve Hjelm as Egon -
Anki Lidén as Canita
Also Starring in Expectations
· 21 more- Björn Granath The Economist
- Antti Reini Isidor
- Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson Viking Larsson
- Halvar Björk Marklund
- Tomas Laustiola Polis Jönsson
- Rafael Edholm Margareta's Secretary
- Lakke Magnusson Micke
- Renata Dancewicz Helena
- Sara Arnia Helga
- Anette Lindbäck Maggan
- Kent-Arne Dahlgren Leon
- Jarl Lindblad Lennart
- Hans Klinga Allan
- Stefan Sundström Sixten
- Niclas Olund Jonny
- Cajsalisa Ejemyr Lisa
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- Emma Warg Verona
- Dan Kandell Rune
- Hanne Lundmark Lena
- Gunilla Norling Katrin
- Anna Rosdahl Reggi
More from Daniel Bergman
More films directed by Daniel Bergman: Sunday’s Children, Brenda Brave and Goodnight Mr. Vagabond.
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Expectations FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Expectations, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Expectations?
Expectations runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Expectations released?
Expectations was released on September 12, 1997.
Who directed Expectations?
Expectations was directed by Daniel Bergman.
More films by Daniel Bergman Who is in the cast of Expectations?
Expectations stars Lena Endre as Margareta, Gunnel Lindblom as Eva and Keve Hjelm as Egon, among 25 credited actors.
Does Expectations have a post-credit scene?
No. Expectations has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Expectations in?
The original language of Expectations is Swedish.
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