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Helmer & Son

2006•13m•4.7/10
ComedyDrama

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4.7/10(11)

A family is called together in unusual circumstances when a nursing home rings them all for help when there elderly father locks himself in a closet and refuses to come out. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Production

Nordisk Film

Language

DA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Per Pallesen

Per Pallesen

Helmer

Steen Stig Lommer

Steen Stig Lommer

Jess

Ditte Hansen

Ditte Hansen

Vibeke

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