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The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.

2h 5m1955TMDb 7.9

Danish

Crew and Cast

Storyline

The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.

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Status
Released
Released
9 January 1955
Runtime
2h 5m
TMDB score
7.9 / 10 (432 votes)

Production

Studios
Palladium
Countries
Denmark

Languages

Original
Danish
Spoken
Danish