The Bench
Bænken
“He has a life, he isn't proud of, and a past that he doesn't want to remember.”
Synopsis
Kaj is a stubborn man with a great deal of pride. The former chef lives in a council flat. He has wasted his life and is now on a council job training scheme for the long-term unemployed, where he refuses to let the foreman of the activation project boss him about. When Kaj's daughter, with whom he has not been in touch for nineteen years, moves into the same council estate on the run from her violent husband, a change comes over Kaj. His initial instinct is to avoid her, but by chance he ends up helping to look after Jonas, her six-year-old son. For the first time for years Kaj need not survive on his own devices. Now he has responsibilities and a family of his own.
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Jesper Christensen
Kaj
Nicolaj Kopernikus
Stig
Jens Albinus
Kim
Sarah Boberg
Connie
Lars Brygmann
Lars
John Martinus
Toilet Attendant
Petrine Agger
Nurse
Anette Støvelbæk
Kim's Neighbor
Marius Sonne Janischefska
Jonas
Stine Holm Joensen
Liv
Benjamin Boe Rasmussen
Bo
Lars Ranthe
Kaptajnen
Holger Perfort
Mr. Nandrup
Britta Lillesøe
Lis
Ann Kristine Schmidt
Receptionist
Rikke Bendsen
Irene
Ali Kahn
Merchant
Michael Bengtson
Michael
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Per Fly
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Fly, Kim Leona
- Original Score
- Halfdan E
- Original Title
- Bænken
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Per Fly
Per Fly, Kim Leona
Halfdan E
Morten Giese
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Ib Tardini
Department Leadership Roster
Per Fly
Writer
Kim Leona
Writer
Per Fly
Director
Ib Tardini
Producer
Halfdan E
Original Music Composer
Morten Giese
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bench
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What is The Bench about?
Kaj is a stubborn man with a great deal of pride. The former chef lives in a council flat. He has wasted his life and is now on a council job training scheme for the long-term unemployed, where he refuses to let the foreman of the activation project boss him about. When Kaj's daughter, with whom he has not been in touch for nineteen years, moves into the same council estate on the run from her violent husband, a change comes over Kaj. His initial instinct is to avoid her, but by chance he ends up helping to look after Jonas, her six-year-old son. For the first time for years Kaj need not survive on his own devices. Now he has responsibilities and a family of his own.
Who directed The Bench?
The Bench was directed by Per Fly.
Who stars in The Bench?
The principal cast of The Bench includes Jesper Christensen, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Jens Albinus, Sarah Boberg, Lars Brygmann.
When was The Bench released and how long is it?
The Bench was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bench?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bench was composed by Halfdan E.