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The Bench

The Bench

He has a life, he isn't proud of, and a past that he doesn't want to remember.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bænken
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2000-08-26
  • Runtime: 89 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (30 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Zentropa Entertainments
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1851
  • Languages: Danish

Cast & Crew

Jesper Christensen

Jesper Christensen

as Kaj

Nicolaj Kopernikus

Nicolaj Kopernikus

as Stig

Jens Albinus

Jens Albinus

as Kim

Sarah Boberg

Sarah Boberg

as Connie

Lars Brygmann

Lars Brygmann

as Lars

John Martinus

John Martinus

as Toilet Attendant

Petrine Agger

Petrine Agger

as Nurse

Anette Støvelbæk

Anette Støvelbæk

as Kim's Neighbor

Marius Sonne Janischefska

Marius Sonne Janischefska

as Jonas

Stine Holm Joensen

Stine Holm Joensen

as Liv

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

friendshipself-abandonmentalcoholismpovertyfamilysecond chancefather and daughter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bench?

The Bench is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2000-08-26.

Who are the main actors in The Bench?

The main cast includes Jesper Christensen, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Jens Albinus, Sarah Boberg, Lars Brygmann, .

Where can I watch The Bench online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Bench is available.

Is The Bench based on a true story?

He has a life, he isn't proud of, and a past that he doesn't want to remember.

What is the IMDb rating of The Bench?

The Bench has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 30 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Bench?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Bench?

The soundtrack was composed by Zentropa Entertainments. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Bench filmed?

The Bench was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Bench?

The total runtime of The Bench is 89 minutes.

Is The Bench suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Bench?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Bench.

Does The Bench have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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