Minor Mishaps

Minor Mishaps

NR 2002 · 109 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Minor Mishaps is the story of a family's reaction to the untimely death of their matriarch, examining the effect of the tragedy on John, her husband, who is himself ill, his daughters, Marianne and Eva, and their friends and family. When a man's wife dies in an accident, his children return home to deal with the tragedy together. The film throws a spotlight on each of their lives as they confront the changed dynamic in the family and their own lives, with some surprises, revelations and false accusations occurring along the way.

Directed by Annette K. Olesen · Written by Kim Fupz Aakeson

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