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The Butterfly Swing (2020)

Original title: Lille sommerfugl

2020-12-03 · 1h 42m · DA
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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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Søren Kragh-JacobsenDirector

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Jesper ChristensenJesper ChristensenErnstKaren-Lise MynsterKaren-Lise MynsterLouiseMia LyhneMia LyhneLisPeder Thomas PedersenPeder Thomas PedersenLasseFinn NielsenFinn NielsenHenningSarah GrünewaldSarah GrünewaldMajaSofus RønnovSofus RønnovChristianSofie Juul BlinkenbergSofie Juul BlinkenbergLærkeSimon KongstedSimon KongstedJensJesper Ole Feit AndersenJesper Ole Feit AndersenAlfAdam Ild RohwederAdam Ild RohwederJohnNiels EllegaardNiels EllegaardMogensen

Keywords

MarriageFamily secretsXenophobiaDenmarkRural lifeGolden wedding

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinityMarriage · Family Secrets · XenophobiaDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityFamily · Family SecretsDirector preference421063Actor preference331296 · 254639 · 343869

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Frequently asked questions about The Butterfly Swing

What is The Butterfly Swing about?

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.

How long is The Butterfly Swing?

The Butterfly Swing has a runtime of 102 minutes.