A Place Nearby
"A fiercely penetrating drama about a mother's love for her autistic adult son."
Originally released in 2000. A Place Nearby is a drama film. directed by Kaspar Rostrup.
Starring Ghita Nørby, Thure Lindhardt, and Frits Helmuth
Synopsis
The city is gasping for air in the scorching summer heat; everyone is under suspicion; a persistent detective superintendent is burrowing for the truth. A fiercely penetrating drama about a mother's love for her autistic adult son, who is suspected of murdering a local girl. The mother knows her son could have committed the murder, but she conceals her knowledge, and gradually becomes entangled in a thicket of lies. How far is she prepared to go to protect her son who is helpless in so many ways? Does she have it within her to give up the only person she loves?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Det Danske Filminstitut
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Place Nearby about?
The city is gasping for air in the scorching summer heat; everyone is under suspicion; a persistent detective superintendent is burrowing for the truth. A fiercely penetrating drama about a mother'...
Who directed A Place Nearby?
A Place Nearby was directed by Kaspar Rostrup.
How long is A Place Nearby?
A Place Nearby has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was A Place Nearby released?
A Place Nearby was released on January 21, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Place Nearby?
The main cast of A Place Nearby includes Ghita Nørby, Thure Lindhardt, Frits Helmuth, Henning Moritzen, Bodil Lindorff.