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In a Better World(2010)
Status: Released
Date: 2010-08-26
71%
457 Votes
Time: 1h 58m
Overview:
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
Languages: Danish, Russian, Georgian, Swedish, English.
Countries:
Denmark,
Sweden
Budget: $15,000,000.00
Revenue: $13,004,198.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: In a Better World
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mikael Persbrandt
Anton
Trine Dyrholm
Marianne
Ulrich Thomsen
Claus
William Jøhnk Nielsen
Christian
Markus Rygaard
Elias
Martin Buch
Niels
Anette Støvelbæk
Hanne
Kim Bodnia
Lars
Tina Gylling Mortensen
Social Worker
Stig Hoffmeyer
Doctor
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