A Soap
En soap
Synopsis
32-year-old Charlotte could have it all, but she doesn't want any of it. When she moves away from her boyfriend, she happens to become the upstairs neighbour of a trans woman Veronica. Veronica prefers to keep to herself with her little dog and a romantic soap show on TV, while Charlotte gets through the nights with one-night stands. An assault, a new bed and some white curtains bring the two of them together.
Top Cast
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Trine Dyrholm
Charlotte
David Dencik
Veronica
Frank Thiel
Kristian
Elsebeth Steentoft
Veronicas mor
Christian Tafdrup
Kunde 1
Pauli Ryberg
Kunde 2
Jacob Lohmann
Mand 1
Claes Bang
Mand 2
Fine
Miss Daisy
Christian Mosbæk
Fortæller (voice)
Laura Kamis Wrang
Soap skuespiller (voice)
Joan Bentsen
Soap skuespiller (voice)
Camilla Søeberg
Soap skuespiller (voice)
Tom Hale
Soap skuespiller (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pernille Fischer Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Pernille Fischer Christensen, Kim Fupz Aakeson
- Original Score
- Magnus Jarlbo, Sebastian Öberg
- Original Title
- En soap
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Pernille Fischer Christensen, Kim Fupz Aakeson
Magnus Jarlbo, Sebastian Öberg
Erik Molberg Hansen
Åsa Mossberg
Bo Ehrhardt, Birgitte Hald, Lars Bredo Rahbek
Department Leadership Roster
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Director
Åsa Mossberg
Editor
Erik Molberg Hansen
Director of Photography
Signe Sejlund
Costume Design
Rasmus Thjellesen
Production Design
Magnus Jarlbo
Original Music Composer
Sebastian Öberg
Original Music Composer
Lars Bredo Rahbek
Producer
Kim Fupz Aakeson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Soap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Soap about?
32-year-old Charlotte could have it all, but she doesn't want any of it. When she moves away from her boyfriend, she happens to become the upstairs neighbour of a trans woman Veronica. Veronica prefers to keep to herself with her little dog and a romantic soap show on TV, while Charlotte gets through the nights with one-night stands. An assault, a new bed and some white curtains bring the two of them together.
Who directed A Soap?
A Soap was directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen.
Who stars in A Soap?
The principal cast of A Soap includes Trine Dyrholm, David Dencik, Frank Thiel, Elsebeth Steentoft, Christian Tafdrup.
When was A Soap released and how long is it?
A Soap was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Soap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Soap was composed by Magnus Jarlbo, Sebastian Öberg.