The Butterfly Swing (2020)
The story is centered on the stubborn farmer Ernst and his wife Louise who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a traditional Danish gold wedding for friends and family. However, the family carries several secrets and Ernest holds on to the biggest one of them all. Through one long joyous, intoxicating, surprising, gripping and melancholic night, the truths creep out and the family is put to the ultimate test.
Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: December 3, 2020
Cast
- Jesper Christensen - Ernst
- Karen-Lise Mynster - Louise
- Mia Lyhne - Lis
- Peder Thomas Pedersen - Lasse
- Finn Nielsen - Henning
- Sarah Grünewald - Maja
- Sofus Rønnov - Christian
- Sofie Juul Blinkenberg - Lærke
- Simon Kongsted - Jens
- Jesper Ole Feit Andersen - Alf
Screenplay
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (Screenplay)
- Rasmus Birch (Script Consultant)
- Troels Linde Andersen (Script Consultant)
Music: Jacob Groth
Cinematography: Aske Foss
Editing: Carla Luffe Heintzelmann
Production: Snowglobe, Pegasus Pictures
Country: Denmark, Iceland
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
denmark, marriage, family secrets, xenophobia, rural life, golden wedding
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Butterfly Swing about?
- The story is centered on the stubborn farmer Ernst and his wife Louise who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a traditional Danish gold wedding for friends and family. However, the family carries several secrets and Ernest holds on to the biggest one of them all. Through one long joyous, intoxicating, surprising, gripping and melancholic night, the truths creep out and the family is put to the ultimate test.
- Who directed The Butterfly Swing?
- The Butterfly Swing was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Swing?
- The Butterfly Swing stars Jesper Christensen, Karen-Lise Mynster, Mia Lyhne, Peder Thomas Pedersen, Finn Nielsen, Sarah Grünewald.
- How long is The Butterfly Swing?
- The Butterfly Swing has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Butterfly Swing?
- The Butterfly Swing is a Drama film.
- Where was The Butterfly Swing produced?
- The Butterfly Swing was produced in Denmark, Iceland.
- What are the themes of The Butterfly Swing?
- The themes of The Butterfly Swing include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.