Each month, we get to know a new Beijing family, asking them their favorite picks on a variety of different themes. This month, we quizzed the Dymling-Broberg family about their favorite films!
Mimmie Dymling and Jonas Broberg met in their native-Sweden, but have only called it home for four of the last 12 years. In fact, they lived in the US for three years, and have been in Beijing for almost four. The happy couple have two girls, Molly (10) and Clara (9), and one son, Dennis (7), all of whom attend the International School of Beijing (ISB). This family of five loves movies, traveling, and adventures, and have relished the opportunities they’ve had to move around and live in diverse countries.
Dennis: The Little Rascals – It’s a funny movie and they do sneaky things. The boys are my age, and I want to be in a gang like that too. My favorite part of the movie is when they compete in the race.
Jonas: Dumb and Dumber – Since my job is formal, it is a great escape to crazy laughs. The movie has great actors such as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. The movie has some fun things to relate to and lots of fun quotes.
Molly: Nanny McPhee – A movie about a babysitter who does magic to make the kids behave. When she is needed she comes, but when the kids finally learn to behave she leaves. It’s a feel-good movie. My favorite part is when she turns beautiful and the kids don’t want her to leave. There are two movies in the series, and I like them both.
Clara: Moana – I like this movie because it is about a strong and brave girl. I love the music in the movie. It makes me want to dance and sing. It’s also a beautiful movie with lots of water and ocean. I love to swim, snorkel, and be in the water, just like Moana.
Mimmie: Happy Gilmore – I love Adam Sandler and most of his movies. I am a golfer and used to watch this movie before tournaments. It made me relax and mentally prepare for my event. Today it simply makes me laugh, and it’s a cute but silly story.
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This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 May issue
