Rose

2022 · 105 min · DA · 7.7 (33 votes)

Dir. Niels Arden Oplev · Starring Sofie Gråbøl, Lene Maria Christensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Malling, Luca Reichardt Ben Coker, Peter Gantzler · Music Henrik Skram

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Over the course of a week, sisters Inger and Ellen find their relationship challenged on a highly anticipated coach trip to Paris. Inger reveals her struggles with schizophrenia to the group, receiving both pity and discrimination. On arrival, it soon becomes clear that Inger has a hidden agenda concerning a figure from her past, ultimately involving the entire group in her hunt for answers.

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This film offers a deeply empathetic and often bittersweet journey, exploring the complexities of mental health and sisterly bonds. It feels observational and humanistic, balancing moments of quiet poignancy with a gentle, sometimes unsettling, exploration of social understanding. A heartfelt and reflective experience.

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