
Kniven i hjertet
1981-08-14 · 88 min · ★ 8.5
A shy postman longing for a relationship is reading love letters he is supposed to deliver.
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- Directors
- Christian Braad Thomsen
- Production companies
- Vester Vov Vov Filmproduktion
- Countries
- Denmark
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Helle RyslingeLillian, Psychology Student
Johannes MarottPostmaster
Tommy KenterPostal Worker
Morten SuurballePostal Worker
Anne Marie Helger
Christian Braad Thomsen
Finn Nielsen
Hans Kragh-Jacobsen
Asta Esper Hagen Andersen
Gotha Andersen
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