

In a Better World
Overview
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
Top Cast

Mikael Persbrandt
Anton

Trine Dyrholm
Marianne

Ulrich Thomsen
Claus

William Jøhnk Nielsen
Christian

Markus Rygaard
Elias

Martin Buch
Niels

Anette Støvelbæk
Hanne

Kim Bodnia
Lars

Tina Gylling Mortensen
Social Worker

Stig Hoffmeyer
Doctor
Themes & Keywords
About In a Better World
In a Better World is a drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of friendship, africa, refugee camp, killing, knife, bullying. Directed by Susanne Bier, it stars Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen. The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
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