A man grows up in very modest circumstances in the early years of the 20th century, but his diligence, intelligence and willingness to endure hardship helps him to become a leading brain surgeon. A success story on the face of it, but a story about a man – who is none other than the director's father – a man of powerful emotions. The film explores the nature and origin of the guilt that repeatedly deprived him of happiness.

Credits

Nils MalmrosDirector

Jens AlbinusRichard Malmros

Birthe NeumannMother of Eli

Søren ØstergaardNils Malmros

Ida DwingerMother of Richard