When his girlfriend Lisa eventually gets fed up and chucks him out onto the street, Alex is forced to look for a job in order to survive. All of a sudden, he finds himself working as an assistant to a troop of mentally handicapped people at a group living facility with inflexible routines, endless courses in how to tie your shoelaces, and, above all, lots of very bored individuals.
Following a disastrous start with muddled schedules, angry reprimands from his boss, and an emergency visit from the fire department, Alex gradually starts to tune in to the warm and charming individuals around him. Beneath their handicaps and medication, they are bounding with energy, full of dreams, fun-loving spirit, and unexpected talent.
Alex and his new friends face an uphill battle as they struggle to overcome preconceived notions, angry and anxious families, and a prejudiced environment in order to achieve their goal – to take part in the national hit TV show The Talent Hunt.
This feisty bunch has tied their last shoelace! THE IMPORTANCE OF TYING YOUR OWN SHOES is a deeply moving and uplifting comedy with plenty of heart and soul.
The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes
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Genre
Comedy
Director
Lena Koppel
Run time
1h 40min
Cast
Sverrir Gudnason, Vanna Rosenberg
Genre
Comedy
Director
Lena Koppel
Run time
1h 40min
Cast
Sverrir Gudnason, Vanna Rosenberg
When his girlfriend Lisa eventually gets fed up and chucks him out onto the street, Alex is forced to look for a job in order to survive. All of a sudden, he finds himself working as an assistant to a troop of mentally handicapped people at a group living facility with inflexible routines, endless courses in how to tie your shoelaces, and, above all, lots of very bored individuals.
Following a disastrous start with muddled schedules, angry reprimands from his boss, and an emergency visit from the fire department, Alex gradually starts to tune in to the warm and charming individuals around him. Beneath their handicaps and medication, they are bounding with energy, full of dreams, fun-loving spirit, and unexpected talent.
Alex and his new friends face an uphill battle as they struggle to overcome preconceived notions, angry and anxious families, and a prejudiced environment in order to achieve their goal – to take part in the national hit TV show The Talent Hunt.
This feisty bunch has tied their last shoelace! THE IMPORTANCE OF TYING YOUR OWN SHOES is a deeply moving and uplifting comedy with plenty of heart and soul.
Following a disastrous start with muddled schedules, angry reprimands from his boss, and an emergency visit from the fire department, Alex gradually starts to tune in to the warm and charming individuals around him. Beneath their handicaps and medication, they are bounding with energy, full of dreams, fun-loving spirit, and unexpected talent.
Alex and his new friends face an uphill battle as they struggle to overcome preconceived notions, angry and anxious families, and a prejudiced environment in order to achieve their goal – to take part in the national hit TV show The Talent Hunt.
This feisty bunch has tied their last shoelace! THE IMPORTANCE OF TYING YOUR OWN SHOES is a deeply moving and uplifting comedy with plenty of heart and soul.
Info
Rating
For All Audiences
Production year
2011
Global distributor
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Local distributor
Estinfilm OÜ
In cinema
12/1/2011