
After the Wedding(2006)
A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.


Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

Asta Nielsen
Magda Vang

Poul Reumert
Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen
Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Hans Neergaard
Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Hulda Didrichsen
Frau Svane

Emilie Sannom
Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Oscar Stribolt
Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel
Guest in Garden
Johannes Fønss
Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer
Secondary Role (uncredited)
The Abyss is a drama film released in 1910 exploring themes of copenhagen, denmark, piano lessons, summer. Directed by Urban Gad, it stars Asta Nielsen, Poul Reumert, Robert Dinesen. Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.
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