Paradise and Back

Paradise and Back

1964 · 90 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Tonnemann lives in one of the wooden sheds at the far end of Islands Brygge, close to Copenhagen's landfill site. But in 1928, he wants to leave this environment behind – to go where the air is fresh and life may offer both security and meaning. He is already on his way with his packed suitcase to sign on to a long-distance boat when a lovely girl gets in his way with her little red sports car.

Directed by Gabriel Axel · Written by Peter Ronild

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