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Inheritance (2003)

Inheritance (2003)
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A man is torn between love, family, and a responsibility he does not want in this drama. Christoffer (Ulrich Thomsen) used to work for his family's steel company, but when the stress of the job began taking a serious toll on his health, he left the firm and now happily runs a restaurant in Stockholm and is married to Maria (Lisa Werlinder), a lovely and promising stage actress. At the urging of his father, Christoffer flies to Denmark for a family visit, only to discover upon arrival that his dad has just killed himself. Christoffer quickly discovers why: the steel business is on the verge of collapse and his mother (Ghita Nørby) urges him to take over rather than let his brother-in-law Ulrik (Lars Brygmann) assume control. Christoffer reluctantly agrees, but before long, his decision begins to drive a wedge between himself and Maria, while his difficulty in reviving the failing business forces him to deal honestly with his employees in a manner he's not accustomed to, as well as dealing with the uncomfortable points of corporate power. Arven (aka The Inheritance) is the second part of a trilogy by director Per Fly on the three primary social classes, following his 2000 debut Bænken. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Ulrich ThomsenLisa Werlinder, (more)
Director(s):
Per Fly
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Inheritance

A man is torn between love, family, and a responsibility he does not want in this drama. Christoffer (Ulrich Thomsen) used to work for his family's steel company, but when the stress of the job began taking a serious toll on his health, he left the firm and now happily runs a restaurant in Stockholm and is married to Maria (Lisa Werlinder), a lovely and promising stage actress. At the urging of his father, Christoffer flies to Denmark for a family visit, only to discover upon arrival that his dad has just killed himself. Christoffer quickly discovers why: the steel business is on the verge of collapse and his mother (Ghita Nørby) urges him to take over rather than let his brother-in-law Ulrik (Lars Brygmann) assume control. Christoffer reluctantly agrees, but before long, his decision begins to drive a wedge between himself and Maria, while his difficulty in reviving the failing business forces him to deal honestly with his employees in a manner he's not accustomed to, as well as dealing with the uncomfortable points of corporate power. Arven (aka The Inheritance) is the second part of a trilogy by director Per Fly on the three primary social classes, following his 2000 debut Bænken. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
115 mins

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Director(s):
Per Fly
Writer(s):
Dorte HoghMogens RukovKim Leona
Producer(s):
Ib Tardini
Categories:
Independent Films
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Jeffrey N.

There have been several good movies from Denmark and the other Scandinavian countries in recent year. You can add this one to the list. This is a movie about family loyalties and corporate power and how they exact their toll on people's personal lives. The acting is flawless. The movie is paced beautifully with a psychological tension that runs through it continuously. The interrelations within the family and the power of the mother make this a drama with subtlety, well worth seeing.

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Eric F.

Honest, straightforward, and involving, with an excellent performance from Thomsen. A good choice if you're not afraid of adult, intelligent themes -- and subtitles.

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Martin E.

The acting is superb, and the interpersonal issues and conflicts are all too real. What is missing is an explanation for why his father hid the financial problems that led to his suicide. The plot takes on a Kafka-like quality. It's hard to say I "liked" the movie inasmuch as my wife and I would have preferred a stronger protagonist and a happier outcome.

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