Så som i himmelen

(2004)

In the Swedish film Så som i himmelen (As It Is in Heaven), a successful conductor abruptly ends his career and returns to his childhood village in Norrland, Sweden. Once there, he is persuaded to listen to a local church choir's practice session and offer some guidance. Unable to refuse, he agrees and this decision has a profound impact on both him and the village.

As the conductor starts working with the choir, he witnesses it transform and flourish. The members grow closer and their musical abilities improve. However, not everyone in the village is thrilled by these changes. The conductor faces both friends and enemies as he challenges tradition and encourages the choir to deviate from the norm.

Amidst the choir's development, the conductor finds love, further complicating his relationships with the villagers. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the power of music is explored.

Så som i himmelen is a heartwarming and thought-provoking film that delves into themes of love, self-discovery, and the impact of music on individuals and communities. Directed by Kay Pollak, this Swedish drama explores the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.