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In a Better World

In a Better World

20107.11h 58m

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.

Directed by Susanne Bier
Written by Anders Thomas Jensen
Produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $13.0M

Top Cast

Mikael Persbrandt

Mikael Persbrandt

Anton

Trine Dyrholm

Trine Dyrholm

Marianne

Ulrich Thomsen

Ulrich Thomsen

Claus

William Jøhnk Nielsen

William Jøhnk Nielsen

Christian

Markus Rygaard

Markus Rygaard

Elias

Martin Buch

Martin Buch

Niels

Anette Støvelbæk

Anette Støvelbæk

Hanne

Kim Bodnia

Kim Bodnia

Lars

Tina Gylling Mortensen

Tina Gylling Mortensen

Social Worker

Stig Hoffmeyer

Stig Hoffmeyer

Doctor

Themes & Keywords

friendshipafricarefugee campkillingknifebullyingsudanbullymurderhospitaldivorcewoman directorkilledhomemade explosivefather son relationshipmurderedswear

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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