Sons
Vogter
“Who is hiding the bigger monster?”
Synopsis
Eva, an idealistic prison officer, is faced with the dilemma of her life when a young man from her past gets transferred to the prison where she works. Without revealing her secret, Eva asks to be moved to the young man’s ward – the toughest and most violent in the prison. Here begins an unsettling psychological thriller, where Eva’s sense of justice puts both her morality and future at stake.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-21
Top Cast
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Sidse Babett Knudsen
Eva Hansen
Sebastian Bull Sarning
Mikkel
Dar Salim
Rami
Marina Bouras
Helle
Olaf Johannessen
Institutionschef
Jacob Lohmann
Præst
Siir Tilif
Jurist
Rami Zayat
Ali
Mathias Petersen
Simon
Ida Cæcilie Rasmussen
Læge
Lone Rødbroe
Socialrådgiver
Thomas Voss
Transportbetjent
Bashar Al-Saoudi
Fængselsbetjent
Solvej K. Christiansen
Fængselsbetjent
Liv Tolsager
Fængselsbetjent
Martin Sørensen
Fængselsbetjent
Josephine Raahauge
Fængselsbetjent
Morten Agerholm Jensen
Fængselsbetjent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$432K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Möller
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Möller, Emil Nygaard Albertsen
- Original Score
- Jon Ekstrand
- Original Title
- Vogter
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $432K
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Nordisk Film Sweden
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Möller
Gustav Möller, Emil Nygaard Albertsen, Molly Malene Stensgaard, Maren Louise Käehne
Jon Ekstrand
Jasper Spanning
Rasmus Stensgaard Madsen
Lina Flint, Henrik Zein, Calle Marthin, Katrine Vogelsang
Department Leadership Roster
Gustav Möller
Director
Lina Flint
Producer
Jon Ekstrand
Original Music Composer
Jasper Spanning
Director of Photography
Rasmus Stensgaard Madsen
Editor
Kristina Kovacs
Production Design
Gustav Möller
Screenplay
Emil Nygaard Albertsen
Screenplay
Vibe Knoblauch Hededam
Costume Design
Anders Nylander Thomsen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Discrimination
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sons
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What is Sons about?
Eva, an idealistic prison officer, is faced with the dilemma of her life when a young man from her past gets transferred to the prison where she works. Without revealing her secret, Eva asks to be moved to the young man’s ward – the toughest and most violent in the prison. Here begins an unsettling psychological thriller, where Eva’s sense of justice puts both her morality and future at stake.
Who directed Sons?
Sons was directed by Gustav Möller.
Who stars in Sons?
The principal cast of Sons includes Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sebastian Bull Sarning, Dar Salim, Marina Bouras, Olaf Johannessen.
When was Sons released and how long is it?
Sons was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Sons make at the box office?
Sons grossed $432K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sons was composed by Jon Ekstrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sons?
Sons holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).