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Applause

2009-09-24 · 85 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

When the critically acclaimed, tough and coming of age actress Thea Barfoed ends her rehab, she confronts a hard choice. During her heavy drinking period she divorced and lost custody of her two boys. Now she wants them to be a part of her life again.

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Directors
Martin Zandvliet
Production companies
Koncern TV og film, New Danish Screen
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paprika SteenPaprika SteenThea Barfoed
Michael FalchMichael FalchChristian Barfoed
Otto Leonardo Steen RieksWilliam Barfoed
Noel Koch-SøfeldtMatthias Barfoed
Sara-Marie MalthaSara-Marie MalthaMaiken
Nikolaj Lie KaasNikolaj Lie KaasArtist

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