denmark,marriage,family secrets,xenophobia,rural life,golden wedding

The Butterfly Swing (2020)

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The story is centered on the stubborn farmer Ernst and his wife Louise who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a traditional Danish gold wedding for friends and family. However, the family carries several secrets and Ernest holds on to the biggest one of them all. Through one long joyous, intoxicating, surprising, gripping and melancholic night, the truths creep out and the family is put to the ultimate test.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
  • Profile picture of Jesper Christensen
    Ernst Jesper Christensen
  • Profile picture of Karen-Lise Mynster
    Louise Karen-Lise Mynster
  • Profile picture of Mia Lyhne
    Lis Mia Lyhne
  • Profile picture of Peder Thomas Pedersen
    Lasse Peder Thomas Pedersen
  • Profile picture of Finn Nielsen
    Henning Finn Nielsen
  • Profile picture of Sarah Grünewald
    Maja Sarah Grünewald
  • Profile picture of Sofus Rønnov
    Christian Sofus Rønnov
  • Profile picture of Sofie Juul Blinkenberg
    Lærke Sofie Juul Blinkenberg

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Keywords

  • denmark
  • marriage
  • family secrets
  • xenophobia
  • rural life
  • golden wedding