On Our Own (1998)

On Our Own (1998) poster

Three siblings ingeniously avoid being sent off to a children's home while their solo-mother serves a short sentence in a prison for shoplifting. Rather than have the news leak out and have to be escorted off with the eccentric welfare officer, they invent a 'never present' dad who is looking after them.

Director: Lone Scherfig
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kasper Winding
Cinematography: Dirk Brüel
Editing: Gerd Tjur
Production: Obel Film, Thura Film, Mellan Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Country: Sweden, Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

denmark, copenhagen, denmark, female prisoner, single mother, children on the run, childhood, woman director

More Films by Director: Lone Scherfig
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Our Own about?
Three siblings ingeniously avoid being sent off to a children's home while their solo-mother serves a short sentence in a prison for shoplifting. Rather than have the news leak out and have to be escorted off with the eccentric welfare officer, they invent a 'never present' dad who is looking after them.
Who directed On Our Own?
On Our Own was directed by Lone Scherfig.
Who stars in On Our Own?
On Our Own stars Kasper Emanuel Stæger, Clara Johanne Simonsen, Pernille Kaae Høier, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Lars Kaalund, Birthe Neumann.
How long is On Our Own?
On Our Own has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is On Our Own?
On Our Own is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was On Our Own produced?
On Our Own was produced in Sweden, Denmark.
What are the themes of On Our Own?
The themes of On Our Own include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.