The Call-up

The Call-up

1979 · 85 min · SV · 5.5 (34 votes)
Dir. Lasse Åberg · Starring Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Lasse Åberg, Ted Åström, Lasse Haldenberg, Weiron Holmberg, Lennart Skoogh · Music Janne Schaffer
Comedy

It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

VIBE

A warm, nostalgic comedy about old friends reuniting for a military refresher. It's a gentle, character-driven experience filled with lighthearted humor and a sense of camaraderie. Perfect for a relaxed watch.

lightheartednostalgiccomediceasygoingsteadyslice-of-lifecharacter-drivengentle comedyfriendshipnostalgiamilitary lifereunion
military servicereunionplatoonswedish armyconscriptssignal corps
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