A Place Nearby 2000
“A fiercely penetrating drama about a mother's love for her autistic adult son.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Kaspar Rostrup
- Networks
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is A Place Nearby?
A Place Nearby, released in 2000, is a Danish drama film directed by Kaspar Rostrup that explores the complex relationship between a mother and her son. The film stars Ghita Norby and Thure Lindhardt.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 21, 2000
- Original language
- DA
- Origin
- Denmark
- Studios
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark
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A Place Nearby, released in 2000, is a Danish drama film directed by Kaspar Rostrup that explores the complex relationship between a mother and her son. The film stars Ghita Norby and Thure Lindhardt. The story is set during a scorching summer where the city is under intense scrutiny following the murder of a local girl in a nearby park. The narrative centers on a mother who begins to suspect that her twenty-year-old autistic son, Brian, may be responsible for the crime after he returns home from a walk with stained shoes. As a persistent detective superintendent investigates the case, the mother chooses to conceal her knowledge and takes drastic measures to protect her son from police suspicion. She becomes increasingly entangled in a web of lies while grappling with the depth of her maternal love and the moral dilemma of how far she is willing to go to defend him. The production served as the Danish submission for the 73rd Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is A Place Nearby worth watching?
A Place Nearby holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Place Nearby and when was it released?
A Place Nearby is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Place Nearby?
A Place Nearby was directed by Kaspar Rostrup.
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