In 1920s Stockholm, a young boy named Roland navigates a complex family life with a socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother. Roland's entrepreneurial spirit emerges through his mother's illegal condom sales, which he repurposes to create slingshots for sale. His defiant nature earns him the ire of his schoolteacher, who consistently ensures he's punished. Additionally, Roland's bicycle repair business flourishes, but ultimately puts him in a precarious situation.
The Slingshot
In 1920s Stockholm, a tumultuous family dynamic plagues a young boy named Roland, whose socialist father, Jewish mother, and boxer brother constantly clash.