Director
Susanne Bier
Composer
Joachim Holbek, Johan Söderqvist
Cast
Philip Zandén, Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Edition 2000
98'
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1993
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Drama
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Dialogue:
Danish, Portuguese, English, Swedish
Director Susanne Bier tells the story of Jan, who in his mid-30s suddenly finds he was adopted. After seeking out his biological mother, a former cabaret artist, the two set off by cab to a small Portuguese town to track down Jan’s true dad.
When they arrive, mom locks herself in her hotel room and forces Jan to conduct his own inquiry. On the way, he falls for the beautiful Constanca.
When they arrive, mom locks herself in her hotel room and forces Jan to conduct his own inquiry. On the way, he falls for the beautiful Constanca.
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Credits
Directors
Susanne Bier
Composers
Joachim Holbek, Johan Söderqvist
Cast
Philip Zandén, Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Scenario
Lars Kjeldgård, Philip Zandén
Director of Photography
Erik Zappon
Editors
Pernille Bech Christensen
Producers
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv
More info
Dialogue
Danish, Portuguese, English, Swedish
Countries of production
Denmark, Sweden
Year
1993