Mother at War (2020)

Name: Mother at War
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2020
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Elias Munk, Ari Alexander

1h 40m Belgium, Denmark, Estonia

Drama War

Plot

Set against the backdrop of World War I in 1918, Erna Jensen's quiet life in Bramstrup is shattered when her simple-minded son, Kalle, is drafted by the village constable for service in the German army. Determined to protect him from a grim fate, Erna embarks on a daring journey, even assuming the identity of a deserter, Private Julius Rasmussen. As she navigates the brutal realities of war alongside fellow soldiers, Erna discovers resilience and strength within herself. This poignant tale reveals a mother's unwavering resolve to safeguard her loved ones, defying the chaos of conflict.

Cast

Trine Dyrholm Ulrich Thomsen Anders W. Berthelsen Elias Munk Ari Alexander Sylvester Byder Emil Aron Dorph Mads Landelund Aksel Ojari Patrick Descamps Jørn Holstein Hugo Henry David Dumont Helle Bo Gert Raudsep