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After The Wedding

Efter brylluppet

Denmark, United Kingdom

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Synopsis

Synopsis

Jacob Petersen has dedicated his life to helping street children in India. When the orphanage he heads is threatened by closure, he receives an unusual offer. A Danish businessman, J0rgen, offers him a donation of 4 million dollars. There are, however, certain conditions... Not only must Jacob return to Denmark, he must also take part in the wedding of J0rgen's daughter. The wedding proves to be a critical juncture between past and future and catapults Jacob into the most intense dilemma of his life.

Jacob Petersen has dedicated his life to helping street children in India. When the orphanage he heads is threatened by closure, he receives an unusual offer. A Danish businessman, J0rgen, offers him a donation of 4 million dollars. There are, however, certain conditions... Not only must Jacob return to Denmark, he must also take part in the wedding of J0rgen's daughter. The wedding proves to be a critical juncture between past and future and catapults Jacob into the most intense dilemma of his life.

Nominations

  • European Director 2006
  • European Actor 2006

Selections

  • Feature Film Selection

Cast & Crew

  • Directed by: Susanne Bier
  • Written by: Anders Thomas Jensen
  • Cast: Mads Mikkelsen (Jacon), Rolf Lassgard (Jorgen), Sidse Babett Knudsen (Helene)
  • Cinematography: Morten Søborg
After The Wedding
After The Wedding
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