Top Cast
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Maria Andersson
Margareta, "Mackan"
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Kåre Mölder
Kennet Nilsson
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Franciska von Koch
Gudrun Olsson
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Hasse Jonsson
Lången
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Tomas Norström
Roffe
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Camilla Floyd
Mackan's Sister
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Ulla Blomstrand
Kerstin, Mackan's Mother
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Willie Andréason
Sven, Mackan's Father
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Margit Carlqvist
Gudrun's Mother
Overview
Mackan's real name is Margaret. She is 14 and moves a lot because her father is employed at the Railroad Company. In a small town she meets Kenneth. He is 18 and the coolest guy in town. Their relationship is a major triumph for Mackan.
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