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Jacob has dedicated his life to helping street kids in India. When the orphanage he's in charge of is under the threat of closure, he receives an unusual offer. A Danish businessman, Jorgen, offers him a donation of $4 million dollars. But there are certain conditions attached. Jacob must come to Denmark. And he must attend the wedding of Jorgen's daughter. The wedding becomes a landmark meeting... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 30th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some language and a scene of sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films, Teodora Film
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,526,359 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Melodrama and masterful acting mix in this fine Danish film." more...
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B+ |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...a family melodrama of epic proportions." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...a fine, fiercely acted Danish potboiler..." more...
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A- |
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Melodrama and masterful acting mix in this fine Danish film." more...
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B+ |
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