''Speed Walking'' () is a 2014 Danish

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directed by

Niels Arden Oplev Niels Arden Oplev (; born 26 March 1961) is a Danish film director and screenwriter. Life and career Oplev was born in Oue, Denmark. His 1996 film ''Portland (film), Portland'' was entered into the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. He d ...

. It is based on the novel of the same name by Morten Kirkskov.

Plot

In 1976 in provincial

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, 14-year-old Martin ( Villads Bøye) is about to be

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when his mother dies of

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. The weeks leading up to his confirmation are difficult and turbulent, as Martin's father and older brother are distraught and Martin must try to keep the family together. In addition, he must deal with his feelings, sexuality and friendships.

Cast

* Villads Bøye as Martin * Frederik Winther Rasmussen as Kim *

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as Kristine * Anders W. Berthelsen as Hans *

Sidse Babett Knudsen Sidse Babett Knudsen (; born 22 November 1968) is a Danish actress who works in theatre, television, and film. Knudsen made her screen debut in the 1997 improvisational comedy '' Let's Get Lost'', for which she received both the Robert and Bodil ...

as Lizzie *

Pilou Asbæk Johan Philip "Pilou" Asbæk (; born 2 March 1982) is a Danish actor, best known for his role as troubled spin doctor Kasper Juul in the Danish television political drama '' Borgen'', and as Euron Greyjoy in the television series ''Game of Thron ...

as Onkel Kristian * Bodil Lassen as Grandmother *

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as Grandfather *

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* 1957 births Living people Danish male film actors {{Denmark-acto ...

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References

External links

* * 2014 films 2014 drama films 2010s Danish-language films Films directed by Niels Arden Oplev Danish drama films Danish LGBTQ-related films Gay-related films Films set in the 1970s Films set in 1976 Films scored by Jacob Groth 2014 LGBTQ-related films Danish-language drama films {{2010s-Denmark-film-stub