In a Better World
2010 · 118 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
Directed by Susanne Bier · Written by Anders Thomas Jensen
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Mikael Persbrandt Anton -
Trine Dyrholm Marianne -
Ulrich Thomsen Claus -
William Jøhnk Nielsen Christian -
Markus Rygaard Elias -
Martin Buch Niels -
Anette Støvelbæk Hanne -
Kim Bodnia Lars -
Tina Gylling Mortensen Social Worker -
Stig Hoffmeyer Doctor -
Camilla Bendix Runner -
Birthe Neumann Doctor
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