Brothers 2004  R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Susanne Bier
Cast: Connie Nielsen, Ulrich Thomsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Bent Mejding, Solbjorg Hojfeldt, Sarah Juel Werner, Rebecca Logstrup, Niels Olsen, Paw Henriksen, Lars Hjortshoj, Tom Mannion
Two brothers–military officer, family man Michael (Ulrich Thomsen) and alcoholic, ex-con Jannik (Nikolai Lie Kaas)–exchange places in the family when Michael's wife, Sarah (Connie Nielsen), gets word that his helicopter has been shot down over Afghanistan. Jannik cleans up his act, finds a job, and helps Sarah with the children. When Michael does return from Afghanistan, the tables are turned, and it is Michael, not Jannik, who suffers psychological problems after being held in captivity.
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Medea 1988 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, Henning Jensen, Solbjorg Hojfeldt, Preben Leidorff Rye, Baard Owe, Ludmilla Glinska, Vera Gebuhr, Jonny Kilde, Richard Kilde, Dick Kayso, Mette Munk Plum
Based on the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides, this made-for-Danish TV film is a follow-on to "Jason and the Argonauts." Jason returns home with the Golden Fleece and is offered the hand of King Kreon's (Henning Jensen) daughter, Glauce (Ludmilla Glinska). Jason accepts despite the fact that he has a wife, Medea (Kirsten Olesen), and two children. After being exiled, sorceress Medea plots a terrible revenge on all concerned.
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| 1. Brothers (2004)
2. Medea (1988)
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