

After the Wedding
2006-02-24 · 124 min · ★ 7.2
A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.
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Production details
- Directors
- Susanne Bier
- Production companies
- Zentropa Entertainments, After The Wedding, Sigma Films, SVT, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, Invicta Capital
- Countries
- Denmark, Sweden
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mads MikkelsenJacob Pederson
Stine Fischer ChristensenAnna
Sidse Babett KnudsenHelene
Rolf LassgårdJørgen
Christian TafdrupChristian
Ida DwingerAnnette
Mona MalmFamor
Neel RønholtMille
Anne FlettingSecretary
Niels Anders ThornPriest
Henning JensenMan
Thomas VossYoung waiter
Troels II MunkHead Waiter
Julie R. ØlgaardHotel girl
Claus FlygareWedding Chauffeur
Rita AngelaÆldre dameTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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