Summaries

Kira and Mads try to work out their marriage, after Kira has been two years in a mental institution, but is she really ready for the real world?

Kira and Mads have been married for some years when she is put away for two years in a mental institution. The movie begins when she returns to her home, her husband and their two kids. However, she is not fully recovered and doesn't know how to behave in the outside world. She also suspects Mads of having an affair. She causes several scandals, before she gets one final chance to do something right. The question is if their love is strong enough to overcome all these troubles.—Kynde

Details

Keywords
  • rape
  • love
  • psychiatric hospital
  • dogme 95
  • amazing grace hymn
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Oct 25, 2001
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Denmark
Language English Danish Swedish
Filming locations Hotel Marienlyst, Helsingør, Sjælland, Denmark
Production companies Zentropa Entertainments Danmarks Radio (DR) Nimbus Film

Box office

Gross US & Canada $4847
Opening weekend US & Canada $1501
Gross worldwide $4847

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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