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Southern Comfort (1997)

Movie
Audience Score
70
Southern Comfort
NR 57 minFeb 2nd, 1997Drama, FamilyForbudt for børn Collection PosterPart of Forbudt for børn Collection
7-year old Ida has to take care of her kid brother Skrubsak, feed the family and keep the child welfare officers at stake. Ida's father has left the family for another woman, and so far Mum has found consolation in the bottle. The second of Jesper W. Nielsen trilogy: Buldermanden, Lykkefanten and Ogginoggen.
StarringStephania PotalivoBirgitte FederspielMaurice Blinkenberg-Thrane
DirectorJesper W. Nielsen
WriterAnker Li

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 2nd, 1997
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Dansk Novellefilm
Movie Tags:
brother sister relationshipalcoholic mother

Forbudt for børn Collection

These films explore the challenges and emotional journey of a young girl named Ida as she navigates family dynamics, growing up, and confronting jealousy and fear. The trilogy delves into Family Dynamics, Childhood and Growing Up, Dark Emotions, economic challenges, the emotional burden of caring for a sick parent, and the bittersweet transition of growing up. It paints a nostalgic picture of childhood freedom and curiosity while exploring Ida's inner turmoil of jealousy, love, and guilt.With heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, the films offer a resonant journey through the authenticity of human connections and the beauty of growing up, highlighting the complex nature of familial bonds and childhood adventure.