Denmark

1h 31min

Comedy

Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.

Production Companies

BBC Film

Daybreak Pictures

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Severn Screen

Cast

Simone Lykke

Simone Lykke

Mathilde
Steve Speirs

Steve Speirs

Harry the Horse
Paul Barber

Paul Barber

Kirk's Dad
Darren Evans

Darren Evans

Hywel (Benefits Officer)
Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

Blind Idris
Rosalind March

Rosalind March

Herb's Mother
Russell Gomer

Russell Gomer

Chip Shop Man
Jâms Thomas

Jâms Thomas

Dock Worker
Jon Bjarnason

Jon Bjarnason

Guitar Player
Jeanette Lindbæk

Jeanette Lindbæk

Ticket Office Lady

Release date

5th Dec 2019

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Dansk, English