Directed by:
Jacob ThuesenScreenplay:
Kim Fupz AakesonCinematography:
Sebastian BlenkovComposer:
Nikolaj EgelundCast:
Troels Lyby, Sofie Gråbøl, Paw Henriksen, Søren Malling, Ditte Gråbøl, Claus Bue, Kirsten Olesen, Bodil Jørgensen, Charlotte Sieling (more)Plots(1)
Henrik, Nina and Stine are an ordinary family. Henrik is a swimming instructor, Nina a secretary. Their biggest problem is (the) adolescent Stine, who gradually becomes more and more difficult to be around. Upon the school psychologist's request, the authorities remove Stine from her home. She accuses Henrik of something that must be false. However Henrik is placed in custody and experiences the pain of being charged with a crime by his own daughter. Henrik and Nina stick together through the whole process, and he is acquitted. Everything is going to be fine on the evening that Stine returns home. Months have gone by, and Stine is ready to meet her parents and talk it over – without the presence of the authorities. It is time for reconciliation – and explanation. And slowly the dark side of an ordinary family is exposed ... (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2005 - Jacob Thuesen (European Discovery)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2006 - Troels Lyby (Best Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2006 - Sofie Gråbøl (Best Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2006 - Per K. Kirkegaard (Best Editing)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2005 - Jacob Thuesen (Golden Bear for Best Film)
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 2005 - Kim Fupz Aakeson (Special Jury Award)
Miami Film Festival
- 2006 - Jacob Thuesen (World Competition Award)
- 2006 - Jacob Thuesen (World Competition - Audience Award)