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After the Wedding (2006)

After the Wedding (2006)

The Very Best

9.3

A finely observed and elegant Danish drama starring the mighty Mads Mikkelsen

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Denmark, Norway
Danish, English, Hindi
Drama
2006
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What it's about

A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.

The take

Danish films somehow have a unique approach to emotions that are rarely matched and this Susanne Bier-directed drama is no exception. Its protagonist is Jacob Peterson, a driven idealist played by Mads Mikkelsen, who runs a fledgling orphanage in India. Close to giving up, Peterson returns to Copenhagen to meet a billionaire, who is offering to fund his charity project. However, there is a dark secret at the heart of this relationship, throwing Peterson into disarray. This elegant and Academy-Award-nominated Danish film has it all: fantastic cast, great direction, and a few special ingredients that turn a good drama into a thrilling one!

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