A few days during the summer of 1987 all eyes turned to the small coastal town of Skellefteå. Of the city's population of 30 000 people, 20 000 had gathered in the square for a unique visit from the actor Larry Hagman.

There is something going on in the small town of Backberga. The towns proud telecom company Unicom is just about to launch a new modern profile when they discover that there is something lurking in the outskirts of Backberga. An accident triggers a power failure, which leads to a chain of events,mishaps and love stories. Flicker is a warm comic story about people trying to find their place within the modern society.

A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.

Middle-aged couple Rolf and Eva live in a passionless relationship. They wear and tear at each other and Eva begins to feel sexually frustrated. One night she tries to seduce Rolf. He dismisses her but then something happens that will change their relationship forever.

A portrayal of bullying among students, occurring while the school's personnel are present but unable to effectively intervene.

His seventh birthday, a day when all he wants to think about is playing, eating cake and opening presents. His day, not his father’s day.

The year is 1989 and Stefan works as a bus driver between Norrland and Murmansk. With him on the journeys is the Russian interpreter Jana which he has fallen in love with. He is prepared to do everything to win her love, but her mother sets an ultimatum - get a safe front door. Stefan has competition from a Russian and soon the contest is on, "who can give the mother the best door".