A Soap (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2006, A Soap is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. 32-year-old Charlotte could have it all, but she doesn't want any of it. When she moves away from her boyfriend, she happens to become the upstairs neighbour of a trans woman Veronica. Veronica prefers to keep to herself with her little dog and a romantic soap show on TV, while Charlotte gets through the nights with one-night stands. An assault, a new bed and some white curtains bring the two of them together.

Who’s in it. A Soap stars Trine Dyrholm as Charlotte, David Dencik as Veronica, Frank Thiel as Kristian and Elsebeth Steentoft as Veronicas mor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Soap has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Soap page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Soap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Soap (2006)?
In US, A Soap is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Soap worth watching?
A Soap holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Soap?
A Soap stars Trine Dyrholm, David Dencik, Frank Thiel, Elsebeth Steentoft and Christian Tafdrup.
When was A Soap released?
A Soap was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.