Hannes Råstam was born on June 27, 1955 in Härlanda, Göteborg, Västergötland, Sweden. He was a writer and director, known for
Lilja 4 Real (2003),
Fallet Thomas Quick (2009) and
Hem till byn (1971). He was married to Lena Maria Sommarström. He died on January 12, 2012 in Göteborgs Haga, Göteborg, Västergötland, Sweden.