In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye

2021 · 21 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, Johanne is excited about seeing her daughter Lily. Eager to prove that she is fit to be a mother again, she takes Lily to the Tivoli amusement park. Amidst the noise and flashing lights, Johanne struggles to stay in control of herself and finally breaks down. Realizing how this affects Lily, she makes the toughest decision of her life and lets go of her daughter.

Directed by Katrine Brocks · Written by Marianne Lentz

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Cast

Filippa Suenson Johanne
Mynte Bønnelycke Ziebell Lily
Silja Eriksen Jensen Barbara
Peter Hald Philip
Lasse Fogelstrøm Young guy
Lue Støvelbæk Tivoli employee
Wagma Dicent Mother in queue
Shahin Sotoudeh Father in queue
Amar Bayate Boy in queue
Nicolai Reidar Bachmann Bastian
Maria Aarup-Sørensen Bastians mother
Poul Storm Psychologist

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