Lykkens dør går udad

In a small, narrow-minded provincial town, we find undertaker Vilfred Kierkegaard, who runs the town's funeral home together with his young orphaned nephew, Mike. But in the provinces, everything moves a little slower, and the same goes for deaths. The funeral home is on the verge of bankruptcy, and Mike's involvement in the local amphetamine trade only creates more problems. Soon, the town's three bullies seek out the bankrupt undertaker couple. With death threats and an empty bank account, Vilfred and Mike fight hard to survive.

Directed by Carl Osbæck Adelkilde, Lykkens dør går udad leans on a strong ensemble — Steen Stig Lommer, Oscar Dyekjær Giese, Alice Broksø — 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 screen titles of 2016.