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After the Wedding
After the Wedding

After the Wedding

February 24, 2006
2h 4m
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.

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Details

Director
Susanne Bier
Cast
Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Fischer Christensen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rolf Lassgård, Christian Tafdrup, Frederik Gullits Ernst, Kristian Gullits Ernst, Ida Dwinger, Mona Malm, Neel Rønholt
Release Date
February 24, 2006
Production
Zentropa Entertainments, After The Wedding, Sigma Films, SVT, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, Invicta Capital

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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