Denmark

Story

Synopsis

Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.

Director

Adrian Shergold

Writers

Jeff Murphy

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

5 December 2019

Ensemble

Cast

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  Rafe Spall

  Herb

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  Simone Lykke

  Mathilde

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  Steve Speirs

  Harry the Horse

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  Joel Fry

  Kirk

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  Paul Barber

  Kirk's Dad

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  Elis James

  Aubrey

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  Thomas W. Gabrielsson

  Chresten

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  Benedikte Hansen

  Sofie

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  Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl

  Bar Boss

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  Darren Evans

  Hywel (Benefits Officer)

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  Rosalind March

  Herb's Mother

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  Tim Woodward

  Idris