MOVIE | A masterpiece adventure-comedy from Sweden, starring a 100-year-old protagonist.
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January 16, 2015

MOVIE | A masterpiece adventure-comedy from Sweden, starring a 100-year-old protagonist.


MOVIE | Sweden's Masterpiece Adventure Comedy, 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared'


'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared': A "Dynamite" Buzzworthy Film



Adapted from a bestselling Swedish novel, this masterpiece adventure comedy captivated audiences at the Berlin Film Festival and became a huge hit across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway. 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared' opens in theaters nationwide on Saturday, November 8th.



Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu



Life is Enjoyable at Any Age!



Hailed as the Nordic 'Forrest Gump,' the film centers on a man who was once a bomb expert. On his 100th birthday, he escapes from his nursing home and embarks on a series of unpredictable adventures. While roaring with laughter at his escapades, viewers are reminded of the importance of enjoying life, something they may have forgotten.

The film is directed by Felix Herngren, also a well-known actor in his native Sweden. Starring as the protagonist Allan, from his youth to age 100, is Robert Gustafsson, one of Sweden's leading comedy actors, who delivers a remarkable performance.

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What Awaits Allan on His 100th Birthday Adventure?



Allan, a man with a miraculous past, once worked as a bomb expert, dealing with dignitaries worldwide and unknowingly navigating the tumultuous events of history. On his 100th birthday, he escapes his nursing home, declaring, "No more celebrations." By chance, he acquires a suitcase full of cash, finding himself pursued by both gangsters and the police. As he embarks on a bizarre journey with new companions he meets along the way, Allan reflects on his own chaotic life.



'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared'
Opens nationwide on Saturday, November 8th, at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters.
Director | Felix Herngren
Starring | Robert Gustafsson, Ivar Wiklander, David Wiberg
Distribution | Longride
2013 / Sweden / 115 min / Original Title: 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared'
http://www.100sai-movie.jp

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