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!
"There's nothing quite as devastating as tragedy treated with sharp and precise Northern European restraint."
— Joumane Chahine
"Thanks to a tight script, sharp direction and excellent actors, new film by Danish helmer Susanne Bier manages to be both emotional and engaging."
— Gunnar Rehlin
A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.
Oscars
1 nomination
European Film Awards
2 nominations
A good Danish drama, very similar in atmosphere to The Hunt (but very different story).