The Celebration

Jun 19, 1998

1h 45m

★ 7.7

Every family has a secret.

Overview

The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

SVT

Nimbus Film

The Celebration Trailers

Cast

Christian

Ulrich Thomsen

Faderen

Henning Moritzen

Michael

Thomas Bo Larsen

Helene

Paprika Steen

Moderen

Birthe Neumann

Pia

Trine Dyrholm

Mette

Helle Dolleris

Michelle

Therese Glahn

Toastmasteren

Klaus Bondam

Kokken

Bjarne Henriksen

Gbatokai

Gbatokai Dakinah

Onklen

Lasse Lunderskov

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