Karlsson on the Roof

Year: 1974

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: Swedish

Director: Olle Hellbom

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Svante, a young boy living with his family in a Stockholm apartment, encounters Karlsson—a plump, lively man who boasts a propeller on his back and a tiny house perched on the roof. The two quickly become friends as Karlsson whisks Svante into whimsical flights and playful escapades above the city.

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