The Sunfish (2014)

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The Sunfish (2014) poster

Kesse is a third generation fisherman, living in a small coastal town in Northern Jutland. Life trudges along without surprises, but all this is about to change. The fishing industry is hit by financial crisis and the small fishing boats are swiftly put out of competition by big corporations. In desperation, Kesse tries to find a way out of his hopeless plight and has to resort to dishonest means, on top of having to fire his best friend and lone employee. As if this wasn't enough, he gets an unwelcome guest on-board in the form of marine biologist Gerd from Copenhagen, sent to study the fishing. Søren Balle's debut feature is a funny and touching film about love, friendship and the difficult art of dealing with change.

Director: Søren Balle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Flemming Nordkrog
Cinematography: Martin Munch
Editing: Peter Winther
Production: Film Maker Aps, New Danish Screen, Fænø Lighthouse Projects
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Keywords

denmark, boat, fisherman, love story, structural change

More Films by Director: Søren Balle
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sunfish about?
Kesse is a third generation fisherman, living in a small coastal town in Northern Jutland. Life trudges along without surprises, but all this is about to change. The fishing industry is hit by financial crisis and the small fishing boats are swiftly put out of competition by big corporations. In desperation, Kesse tries to find a way out of his hopeless plight and has to resort to dishonest means, on top of having to fire his best friend and lone employee. As if this wasn't enough, he gets an unwelcome guest on-board in the form of marine biologist Gerd from Copenhagen, sent to study the fishing. Søren Balle's debut feature is a funny and touching film about love, friendship and the difficult art of dealing with change.
Who directed The Sunfish?
The Sunfish was directed by Søren Balle.
Who stars in The Sunfish?
The Sunfish stars Henrik Birch, Susanne Storm, Lars Torpp Thomsen, Mikkel Vadsholt, Kresten Andersen, Mikkel Vadsholt.
How long is The Sunfish?
The Sunfish has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Sunfish?
The Sunfish is a Drama film.
Where was The Sunfish produced?
The Sunfish was produced in Denmark.