World famous singer-songwriter Thomas Jacob lives in Los Angeles. He is a successful man with a lot of burned bridges. After years abroad Thomas travels back to Denmark to record a new album. There, his estranged daughter, Julie, suddenly turns up with his 11 year-old grandson, Noa. Soon – and much against his will – Thomas is forced to take care of the boy. Against all odds the two of them slowly begin to connect through music. But disaster strikes forcing Thomas to realize, he has to make a choice that will change his life forever.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 35 min.
- Country, year
- Denmark, 2014
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Danish
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Pernille Fischer Christensen
- Screenplay
- Kim Fupz Aakeson, Pernille Fischer Christensen
- Cinematography
- Laust Trier Mørk
- Music
- Tina Dickow
- Cast
- Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Sofus Rønnov, Lourdes Faberes, Eve Best
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- screened in Berlinale Special Gala
- Best Actress, C.I.C.A.E. Award
- Audience Award for Best International Feature.
Director
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Pernille Fischer Christensen, born in 1969, graduated as a director from the National Film School of Denmark in 1999. Directed a few short films, but her international debut came with the feature film A Soap (2006) which won the Silver Bear, the Jury Grand Prix and the Best Debut Film Award in the Berlin International Film Festival. In 2010 she once again experienced success in Berlin, when A Family was honoured with the acclaimed FIPRESCI prize. Someone You Love is her fourth feature film.
