The Great Game (2018)

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An old, ailing general is losing his memory. His anarchist son wants to connect. They share a passion for the Wild East, where grandfather was a famous explorer among Mongol tribes. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1948 in Afghanistan. Rumors say he was a British agent and gunrunner. Michael, the grandson, takes his father Søren out of the nursing home. He wants him to taste life, and he wants them to spend time together. The odd couple travel across China. They encounter temples, chiefs, and ancestors who reveal that the grandfather was a true Lawrence of the East. A man who fought to unite the Mongol tribes and defend them against the Soviet Reds.

Director: Andreas Dalsgaard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Production: Haslund Film
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Keywords

identity, memory, father son relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Game about?
An old, ailing general is losing his memory. His anarchist son wants to connect. They share a passion for the Wild East, where grandfather was a famous explorer among Mongol tribes. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1948 in Afghanistan. Rumors say he was a British agent and gunrunner. Michael, the grandson, takes his father Søren out of the nursing home. He wants him to taste life, and he wants them to spend time together. The odd couple travel across China. They encounter temples, chiefs, and ancestors who reveal that the grandfather was a true Lawrence of the East. A man who fought to unite the Mongol tribes and defend them against the Soviet Reds.
Who directed The Great Game?
The Great Game was directed by Andreas Dalsgaard.
Who stars in The Great Game?
The Great Game stars Michael Haslund-Christensen, Søren Haslund-Christensen, Henning Haslund-Christensen, Marianne Haslund-Christensen, Ben Lewis, Christel Braa.
How long is The Great Game?
The Great Game has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Great Game?
The Great Game is a Documentary film.
Where was The Great Game produced?
The Great Game was produced in Denmark, Sweden.