# My Life as a Dog (1985)

> A wry Swedish boy turns illness, separation, and village eccentricities into a tender education in surviving bad luck.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4222

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren, Lennart Hjulström, Ing-Marie Carlsson, Leif Ericson
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089606/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, melancholic, tender, reflective afternoon, family movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood and resilience in a charming Swedish village.

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