Swedish Film "A Man Called Ove" An Ogre with an Oversized Heart

The Swedish/Persian langue film "A Man Called Ove" with English subtitles is based on the book by Swedish author Frederick Backman (b. 1981.)  The simple, saccharine story starts out with several unsuccessful suicide attempts by the man named Ove, played by Swedish actor Rolf Lasgard.  Lasgard is able to lend credibility to his role as the captious, curmudgeon whose rough exterior melts away like  snow in spring.  His new neighbor who brings new life & purpose to Ove just as he wants his life over.  The Persian, pregnant wife & mother of 2 girls is played by Iranian actress Bahar Pars (b. 1979.)  Lasgard & Pars pair off as strong characters and carry the movie along in a cantankerous & convincingly caring manner.   Ove visits his wives' grave daily promising to join her soon but life gets in the way of that plan.  The flashbacks (mostly during his suicide attempts) give us an insight to a young Ove raised by a father who teaches Ove everything about engines & steers his son with a strong moral compass.   Also engaging are the happier scenes showing the blossoming love between Ove & his soon to be wife, Sonja.  Sonja is played by the lovely & talented Swedish actress Ida Engvoll. The endearing young daughters of Ove's new neighbors are also delightful.  This Swedish, symbiotic feel good movie is predictable and pulls at your heartstrings.  You have to decide if you want to be manipulated into falling in love with Ove.  But, if you should see this cinematic charmer & come away disgruntled, then you're an idiot.