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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.


Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, private school teacher Rita fares less well with adults.
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Mille Dinesen
Rita Madsen

Carsten Bjørnlund
Rasmus

Lise Baastrup
Hjørdis

Morten Vang Simonsen
Ricco Madsen

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Molly Madsen

Nikolaj Groth
Jeppe Madsen

Ellen Hillingsø
Helle Uggerby

Kristoffer Fabricius
Uffe
Rita is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of school teacher. Created by Marie Østerbye, it stars Mille Dinesen, Carsten Bjørnlund, Lise Baastrup. Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, private school teacher Rita fares less well with adults.
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