Popular Music is a coming-of-age drama-comedy film set in the 1960s in a small Finnish-speaking town in Swedish Lapland. The story follows two childhood friends, Matti and Niila, who dream of becoming rock stars despite their conservative upbringing. When a Beatles single enters their lives, they see it as a sign of liberation and a chance to escape their mundane reality. With the help of their music teacher, Greger, they form a band and embark on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion. The film explores themes of identity, friendship, and the power of music to transcend cultural and social barriers.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Popular Music include Georgia Rule, Lovely & Amazing, No Reservations, (500) Days of Summer, 10 Things I Hate About You, Imagine Me & You.