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The Boy Who Walked Backwards (1995)

Original title: Drengen der gik baglæns

1995-02-05 · 37m · DA
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Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.

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Thomas VinterbergDirector, WriterBo Hr. HansenWriter

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Holger ThaarupHolger ThaarupAndreasRune VeberRune VeberMikkelMichelle Bjørn-AndersenMichelle Bjørn-AndersenMorenChristian HjejleChristian HjejleFarenMartin BrygmannMartin BrygmannLærerenAgnes ObelAgnes ObelThomas KristensenThomas KristensenSteffen Odd SølvbergSteffen Odd SølvbergBirger BohmBirger Bohm

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What is The Boy Who Walked Backwards about?

Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.

How long is The Boy Who Walked Backwards?

The Boy Who Walked Backwards has a runtime of 37 minutes.

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