Twist and Shout

Twist and Shout — Plot

Danish teens come of age in 1963. Bjorn and Erik are close friends. Bjorn is pursued by Kirsten, a future Stepford wife, but he falls for Anna, who initiates him into love and sex. Erik is somber, caring for his home-bound mentally-ill mother while his strict father rules his life. He desires Kirsten, but she's unattainable. Pregnancy, a horrific abortion, an engagement party, and a revelation about the rectitude of Erik's father lead to a climax: Bjorn and Erik must stand up to controlling adults.

• Release date
• December 26, 1984
• Runtime
• 107 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama
• Director
• Bille August

Twist and Shout — Cast

Adam Tønsberg Bjørn Lars Simonsen Erik Camilla Søeberg Anna Ulrikke Bondo Kirsten Lone Lindorff Bjørn's Mother Arne Hansen Bjørn's Father Aase Hansen Erik's Mother Bent Mejding Erik's Father