How long is In a Better World?

In a Better World is 1 hr 58 min long.

Who is Anton in In a Better World?

Mikael Persbrandt plays Anton in the film.

In a Better World

Name: In a Better World
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Drama
Released: 2011-04-01
Duration: 118
Rating: 86

Anton and his wife Marianne, who have two young sons, are separated and struggling with the possibility of divorce. Their older, ten-year-old son Elias is being bullied at school, until he is defended by Christian, a new boy who has just moved from London with his father, Claus. Christian’s mother recently lost her battle with cancer, and Christian is greatly troubled by her death. Elias and Christian quickly form a strong bond, but when Christian involves Elias in a dangerous act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, their friendship is tested and lives are put in danger. Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy.

GENRE: Art House/Foreign, Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Apr 1, 2011

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How long is In a Better World?: In a Better World is 1 hr 58 min long.

Who directed In a Better World?: Susanne Bier

Who is Anton in In a Better World?: Mikael Persbrandt plays Anton in the film.

What is In a Better World about?: Anton and his wife Marianne, who have two young sons, are separated and struggling with the possibility of divorce. Their older, ten-year-old son Elias is being bullied at school, until he is defended by Christian, a new boy who has just moved from London with his father, Claus. Christian’s mother recently lost her battle with cancer, and Christian is greatly troubled by her death. Elias and Christian quickly form a strong bond, but when Christian involves Elias in a dangerous act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, their friendship is tested and lives are put in danger. Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy.