South Jutland-born director Frelle Petersen is now preparing his second endeavour, a family drama entitled Forever [+leggi anche:
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The story of Forever is set in the helmer’s native small town of Tønder, Southern Jutland, and focuses on a couple, Maren and Egon, who lead a quiet existence in their yellow brick house and enjoy their daily activities with their two adult children, until an unbearable tragedy changes their lives forever.

The main cast members are Jette Søndergaard (Uncle), Mette Munk Plum (Happy Ending [+leggi anche:
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Forever is being produced by Jonas Bagger for Danish outfit Zentropa in cooperation with Xee, TV2 Danmark, Norway’s TV2 Norge and Mer Film Distribution, and Nordisk Film Distribution. It also received support from the Nordisk Film & TV Fond, the Danish Film Institute, the municipality of Tønder and the West Danish Film Fund. The Danish release is set for early 2022.