A Music Story

Moa is an eleven year old who lives and breathes music, inspired by her father Anton, a pianist who once had a steady TV gig. When Anton loses that job, the household faces the practical side of making a living as a musician in a streaming age. Moa is convinced new ideas can help, and she pushes a plan for Anton to try writing a stage musical. Against his wishes she also signs up for a youth songwriting contest and starts composing on her own, keeping the work secret as she balances school, family tensions, and the thrill of creating songs that feel true to her.

Directed by Anders Widmark and Roger Westberg, with story credit to Anna Maria Jóakimsdóttir-Hutri, A Music Story premiered in 2019. The cast includes Victoria Rönnefall as Moa, with Anders Widmark also appearing as Anton, plus veteran performers Jan Malmsjö, Helen Sjöholm, and Claes Malmberg.

Box office and distribution details for this title are limited, with no widely published revenue figures. It appears to have had a modest release, and public box office reporting for smaller music-focused films from 2019 is sparse.

There are no widely reported major awards or nominations associated with this film. It does not show prominent festival prizes or mainstream industry accolades in the usual English-language databases, and professional recognition seems limited.

Critical and audience response is thin online, suggesting the movie didn’t reach a broad international audience. The story centers on themes of creative persistence, the changing economics of music, and the bond between a determined child and a protective parent. Its tone mixes family drama with musical moments, and viewers who like intimate, character-led films about making art will likely appreciate its focus on composition, ambition, and the small compromises that come with growing up.