Parents
Forældre
Synopsis
Parents tell the story of two parents who attempt to fill the void in their lives after their child moves out. Left with a feeling of needlessness, they try to rekindle the magic sparks from their younger days, returning to their old student apartment where they first fell in love. When one morning they wake up feeling thirty years younger, they are forced to come to terms with the fact that the past they once knew might no longer exist.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Tafdrup
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Tafdrup
- Original Title
- Forældre
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Tafdrup
Christian Tafdrup
Maria von Hausswolff
Anne Østerud
Thomas Heinesen
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Østerud
Editor
Christian Tafdrup
Writer
Maria von Hausswolff
Director of Photography
Helle Nielsen
Costume Design
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Thomas Heinesen
Producer
Christian Tafdrup
Director
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What is Parents about?
Parents tell the story of two parents who attempt to fill the void in their lives after their child moves out. Left with a feeling of needlessness, they try to rekindle the magic sparks from their younger days, returning to their old student apartment where they first fell in love. When one morning they wake up feeling thirty years younger, they are forced to come to terms with the fact that the past they once knew might no longer exist.
Who directed Parents?
Parents was directed by Christian Tafdrup.
Who stars in Parents?
The principal cast of Parents includes Søren Malling, Bodil Jørgensen, Elliott Crosset Hove, Miri Ann Beuschel, Anton Honik.
When was Parents released and how long is it?
Parents was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.