A Caretaker's Tale

A Caretaker's Tale (Danish: Viceværten) is a 2012 Danish drama film directed by theatre director Katrine Wiedemann [da] based on a screenplay by Kim Fupz Aakeson.

A Caretaker's Tale
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Katrine Wiedemann [da]
Screenplay by	Kim Fupz Aakeson
Produced by	Ib Tardini
Starring	Lars Mikkelsen Nicolaj Kopernikus Julie Zangenberg Peter Plaugborg
Cinematography	Lars Reinholdt
Music by	Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Release date	25 October 2012 (2012-10-25)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	Denmark
Language	Danish

Plot

Per (Lars Mikkelsen) is a bitter misogynist caretaker (building manager). His wife left him, his son is a drug addict, and his back hurts. In his spare time, he drinks beer with neighbour Viborg (Nicolaj Kopernikus). Then he suddenly finds a mysterious naked young woman (Julie Zangenberg) in an empty apartment. Per doesn't know what to do with the girl who is unable to talk, walk, or eat. The only thing she does is smile mysteriously. Then Per and his friends discover her special gift.

Cast

• Lars Mikkelsen as Per
• Nicolaj Kopernikus as Viborg
• Julie Zangenberg as The Girl
• Peter Plaugborg as Carsten
• Tommy Kenter as Gregers
• Ditte Gråbøl as Britt

References

• "A Caretaker's Tale". Chicago International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
• Maria Reinup. "A Caretaker's Tale". Black Nights Film Festival. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
• "A CARETAKER'S TALE". Palm Springs International Film Society. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2013.

External links

• A Caretaker's Tale at IMDb
• A Caretaker's Tale in the Danish Film Database