Denmark,
2007, 111 min
Directed by:
Daniel EspinosaScreenplay:
Daniel DencikCinematography:
Camilla Hjelm KnudsenCast:
David Dencik, Nicolas Bro, Karen-Lise Mynster, Dick Kaysø, Adam Gilbert Jespersen, Jacob Ottensten, Zeev Sevik Perl, Gina MarchwinskiPlots(1)
Shmuli (David Dencik) is a security guard at the Jewish school in the suburbs of Copenhagen. A daydreamer, who tragically lost his young wife and now lives alone with his five-year-old son at his parents (Karen-Lise Mynster and Dick Kaysø) place. But life changes dramatically, when one day love strikes Shmuli in the shape of the beautiful Pakistani girl – Amina (Louise Hart). Love blossoms, but conflict simmers in both families. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2008 - David Dencik (Best Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2008 - Karen-Lise Mynster (Best Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2008 - Best Original Song