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DENMARK · 2010

In a Better World

Susanne Bier
grief and loss childhood friendship forgiveness and reconciliation violence and revenge cross-cultural understanding
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Synopsis

The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.

Year2010
CountryDenmark
DirectorSusanne Bier
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