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Release Year2014
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes18
DirectorSøren Balle
WritersSøren Balle, Lærke Sanderhoff
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sunfish
About The Sunfish
Kesse is a third generation fisherman, living in a small coastal town in Northern Jutland. Life trudges along without surprises, but all this is about to change. The fishing industry is hit by financial crisis and the small fishing boats are swiftly put out of competition by big corporations. In desperation, Kesse tries to find a way out of his hopeless plight and has to resort to dishonest means, on top of having to fire his best friend and lone employee. As if this wasn't enough, he gets an unwelcome guest on-board in the form of marine biologist Gerd from Copenhagen, sent to study the fishing. Søren Balle's debut feature is a funny and touching film about love, friendship and the difficult art of dealing with change.
Directed by Søren Balle, The Sunfish leans on a strong ensemble — Henrik Birch, Susanne Storm, Lars Torpp Thomsen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.
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