Speed Walking
Kapgang
Synopsis
In a quirky, small town, situated in the outskirts of everything, 14-year-old Martin is getting ready for one of the most formal transitions from boy to man; the communion. It's 1976, music's in the air and hormones are blossoming. But in the midst of it all Martin's mother suddenly passes away and her tragic death trickers a series of events that not only changes Martin's life forever, but also affects everyone else in the local community. Overwhelmed with grief neither Martin's dad, nor his older brother, is capable to comfort Martin. He enters adulthood in a mixture of drunken happiness and immense sadness over the loss of his mother, and his relationship to both his friend Kim and girlfriend Kristine comes to its natural conclusion.
Top Cast
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Martin
Kraka Donslund Nielsen
Kristine
Frederik Winther Rasmussen
Kim
Anders W. Berthelsen
Hans
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Lizzi
Pilou Asbæk
Onkel Kristian
Jens Jørn Spottag
Sten Koch
Anette Støvelbæk
Mona Damefrisør
Jens Malthe Næsby
Jens
Jesper Lohmann
Jacob Lohmann
Rolf
Bodil Lassen
Mormor
Kurt Ravn
Morfar
Anne Louise Hassing
Helle Friis
Stine Stengade
Maya
Christine Gjerulff
Anne Marie
Kristian Halken
K.F.
Steen Stig Lommer
Træner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Arden Oplev
- Screenplay & Story
- Morten Kirkskov, Bo Hr. Hansen
- Original Score
- Jacob Groth
- Original Title
- Kapgang
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, FilmFyn
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niels Arden Oplev
Morten Kirkskov, Bo Hr. Hansen
Jacob Groth
Rasmus Videbæk
Anne Østerud
Thomas Heinesen, Lena Haugaard, Henrik Zein
Department Leadership Roster
Niels Arden Oplev
Director
Bo Hr. Hansen
Writer
Thomas Heinesen
Producer
Rasmus Videbæk
Director of Photography
Anne Østerud
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed Walking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speed Walking about?
In a quirky, small town, situated in the outskirts of everything, 14-year-old Martin is getting ready for one of the most formal transitions from boy to man; the communion. It's 1976, music's in the air and hormones are blossoming. But in the midst of it all Martin's mother suddenly passes away and her tragic death trickers a series of events that not only changes Martin's life forever, but also affects everyone else in the local community. Overwhelmed with grief neither Martin's dad, nor his older brother, is capable to comfort Martin. He enters adulthood in a mixture of drunken happiness and immense sadness over the loss of his mother, and his relationship to both his friend Kim and girlfriend Kristine comes to its natural conclusion.
Who directed Speed Walking?
Speed Walking was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
Who stars in Speed Walking?
The principal cast of Speed Walking includes Villads Bøye, Kraka Donslund Nielsen, Frederik Winther Rasmussen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen.
When was Speed Walking released and how long is it?
Speed Walking was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Speed Walking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speed Walking was composed by Jacob Groth.
Is Speed Walking based on a book or true story?
Speed Walking is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morten Kirkskov".