Father of Four

Father of Four

1953 · 97 min · ★ 6.7 · Family, Comedy

An everyday story about a single father with four children, whose eldest daughter, Søs, runs the household. Søs occasionally goes into town with Peter. In connection with Ole's schooling, she comes into contact with his teacher, Jørgen Stæhr. Gradually, love develops between them, especially after Søs and Jørgen participate together in Children's Aid Day. Uncle Anders is a frequent guest in the house, and the neighbor, Mrs. Sejersen, often visits under various pretexts.

Directed by Alice O'Fredericks · Written by Lis Byrdal

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Father of Four: And Uncle SofusFather of Four: And Uncle Sofus · 1957
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Father of Four: On BornholmFather of Four: On Bornholm · 1959
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Father of Four: In High SpiritsFather of Four: In High Spirits · 1971
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Father of Four - On the Sunny Side!Father of Four - On the Sunny Side! · 2018
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