The Children of Silver Street (2024)

The Children of Silver Street (2024) poster

When four siblings are left to fend for themselves after their mother disappears, they hire Miss Nelly—a flamboyant, openly gay aspiring actor—as their fake nanny to avoid being split up by social services. What begins as a ruse soon blossoms into a heartfelt connection. Miss Nelly, despite his chaotic life and theatrical flair, becomes an unexpected guardian figure, offering the children emotional stability, humor, and a sense of belonging. As authorities close in and secrets fray at the edges, The Children of Silverstreet evolves into a tender, humorous, and quietly radical story about chosen family, queer caregiving, and the courage to protect what matters most.

Director: Mehdi Avaz
Genre: Family
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Thomas Volmer Schulz
Editing: Lars Wissing
Production: Rocket Road Pictures
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Mehdi Avaz
More Films in Genre: Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of Silver Street about?
When four siblings are left to fend for themselves after their mother disappears, they hire Miss Nelly—a flamboyant, openly gay aspiring actor—as their fake nanny to avoid being split up by social services. What begins as a ruse soon blossoms into a heartfelt connection. Miss Nelly, despite his chaotic life and theatrical flair, becomes an unexpected guardian figure, offering the children emotional stability, humor, and a sense of belonging. As authorities close in and secrets fray at the edges, The Children of Silverstreet evolves into a tender, humorous, and quietly radical story about chosen family, queer caregiving, and the courage to protect what matters most.
Who directed The Children of Silver Street?
The Children of Silver Street was directed by Mehdi Avaz.
Who stars in The Children of Silver Street?
The Children of Silver Street stars Ida Skelbæk-Knudsen, Alfred Erik Nordhøj Kann, Amelia Ahmad Abdullatif, Alfred Rivera, Jakob Fauerby, Anders W. Berthelsen.
How long is The Children of Silver Street?
The Children of Silver Street has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Children of Silver Street?
The Children of Silver Street is a Family film.
Where was The Children of Silver Street produced?
The Children of Silver Street was produced in Denmark.