Speed Walking

For other uses, see Power walking.

Speed Walking (Danish: Kapgang) is a 2014 Danish drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev.^[1][2] It is based on the novel of the same name by Morten Kirkskov.^[3]

Speed Walking
Directed by	Niels Arden Oplev
Written by	Bo hr. Hansen
Based on	Kapgang by Morten Kirkskov[1][2]
Produced by	Thomas Heinesen
Starring	Anders W. Berthelsen Sidse Babett Knudsen Pilou Asbæk Villads Bøye David Dencik
Cinematography	Rasmus Videbæk
Edited by	Anne Østerud
Music by	Jacob Groth
Distributed by	Nordisk Film
Release date	28 August 2014 (2014-08-28)[2]
Running time	108 minutes
Country	Denmark
Language	Danish

Plot

In 1976 in provincial Denmark, 14-year-old Martin (Villads Bøye) is about to be confirmed when his mother dies of cancer. 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
• Kraka Donslund Nielsen as Kristine
• Anders W. Berthelsen as Hans
• Sidse Babett Knudsen as Lizzie^[4]
• Pilou Asbæk as Onkel Kristian
• Bodil Lassen as Grandmother
• Kurt Ravn as Grandfather
• Jens Jørn Spottag
• Jakob Lohmann
• Christine Gjerulff
• Anette Støvelbæk
• Kristian Halken
• Steen Stig Lommer
• Stine Stengade
• Anne Louise Hassing
• David Dencik
• Sveinn Runar Ingvarsson

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