Helmer & Son

Helmer & Son

4.7IMDb Score
Released:2006-01-01
Duration:13 min
Country:Denmark
Director:Søren Pilmark
Actors:Per Pallesen, Steen Stig Lommer, Ditte Hansen
Production:Nordisk Film

Overview:

A family is called together in unusual circumstances when a nursing home rings them all for help when there elderly father locks himself in a closet and refuses to come out. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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