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The Ape Star (2021)

Original title: Apstjärnan

PG · 2021-04-27 · 1h 15m · SV
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The orphan Jonna is longing for a mother. One day, an old car stops outside the orphanage and out steps a gorilla that picks Jonna for adoption. It soon becomes clear that they have more things in common than they initially thought. When they start becoming a family, Tord from the local authorities shows up and threatens to send Jonna back to the orphanage.

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Linda HambäckDirectorJanne VierthWriter

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Pernilla AugustPernilla AugustGorilla (voice)Rebecca GerstmannRebecca GerstmannJonna (voice)Stellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdTord Fjordmark (voice)Melinda KinnamanMelinda KinnamanGerd (voice)Jack BergenholtzJack BergenholtzTova MagnussonTova MagnussonSimon NorrthonSimon NorrthonOmid KhansariOmid KhansariGunnar BohlinGunnar BohlinPer BromanPer BromanRose AlloingRose Alloing

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Genre affinityFamily · AnimationVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference428931Actor preference405477 · 61001 · 428926

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What is The Ape Star about?

The orphan Jonna is longing for a mother. One day, an old car stops outside the orphanage and out steps a gorilla that picks Jonna for adoption. It soon becomes clear that they have more things in common than they initially thought. When they start becoming a family, Tord from the local authorities shows up and threatens to send Jonna back to the orphanage.

How long is The Ape Star?

The Ape Star has a runtime of 75 minutes.

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