# In a Better World (2010)

> A Danish doctor and two troubled boys confront the seductive logic of revenge across a fractured family life and a war-scarred refugee camp.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29443

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Susanne Bier
- Cast: Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, William Jøhnk Nielsen, Markus Rygaard, Martin Buch, Anette Støvelbæk, Kim Bodnia
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, tense, emotionally charged, serious movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

Two boys forge a bond amidst the complexities of family and friendship, leading to a heartbreaking confrontation.

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