Anders and Puk move into their dream house which is still in a state of refurbishment. To be able to afford the expense, they decide to rent the basement out to family therapist Ulrik. Very soon, Ulrik has put their marriage to a severe test.
Acting
Sidse Babett Knudsen's controlled unraveling is masterclass territory.
Writing
Dialogue so awkward you'll need to pause and recover.
Direction
Kainz weaponizes Danish politeness into comedy dynamite.
Director
Kenneth Kainz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Kenneth Kainz's feature debut after years in Danish television; he specifically wanted to explore 'the horror of being seen.'
The film satirizes Denmark's reputation for progressive openness by showing characters who are emotionally constipated despite their liberal credentials.
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