CRIME . 1996 . 1h 38m . 3.6/10

Vinterviken_

John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.

Starring David Tainton, Lina Englund, Martin Lindqvist
3.6/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
1996
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.

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Cast
David Tainton stars as John-John Sundberg in Vinterviken.
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Year context
Vinterviken was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation...
Vinterviken is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
3.6/10 (22 votes)

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What is Vinterviken about?
John-John is young and black, growing up with his mother and stepfather in a boring suburb south of Stockholm. On one of the last days of the summer vacation, they rescue 10-year old Patricia from drowning at a public bath in Vinterviken in Lake Mälaren. Her father shows his gratitude by taking them home to the wealthy neighborhood, Bromma, where he and his family lives. John-John meets his daughter Elisabeth, and instantly fall in love with her. But it's a long way to go before he wins her love and her father's consent.
How long is Vinterviken?
Vinterviken has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Vinterviken?
The cast of Vinterviken includes David Tainton, Lina Englund, Martin Lindqvist, Peter Haber, Anki Lidén.
What is the rating of Vinterviken?
Vinterviken has a rating of 3.6 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama
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