The Blessing (2009)

The Blessing (2009) poster

Overwhelmed and extra-sensitive, Katrine has a hard time coping when her more relaxed boyfriend, Andreas, takes a business trip just days after the birth of their first child. The fussy baby has difficulty breastfeeding, and vulnerable, insecure Katrine feels like a failure. When Katrine’s emotionally withholding mother Lise consents to stay for a few days, the two quickly fall into what are clearly familiar dysfunctional behavior patterns.

Director: Heidi Maria Faisst
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Zentropa Entertainments
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Themes

Touching Family Stories

Keywords

copenhagen, denmark, parent child relationship, complicated birth, family relationships, relationship, overbearing mother, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blessing about?
Overwhelmed and extra-sensitive, Katrine has a hard time coping when her more relaxed boyfriend, Andreas, takes a business trip just days after the birth of their first child. The fussy baby has difficulty breastfeeding, and vulnerable, insecure Katrine feels like a failure. When Katrine’s emotionally withholding mother Lise consents to stay for a few days, the two quickly fall into what are clearly familiar dysfunctional behavior patterns.
Who directed The Blessing?
The Blessing was directed by Heidi Maria Faisst.
Who stars in The Blessing?
The Blessing stars Lærke Winther, Mads Riisom, Solbjørg Højfeldt, Tina Gylling Mortensen, Benedikte Hansen, Vibeke Hastrup.
How long is The Blessing?
The Blessing has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Blessing?
The Blessing is a Drama film.
Where was The Blessing produced?
The Blessing was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of The Blessing?
The themes of The Blessing include: Touching Family Stories.