THE INHERITANCE aka ARVEN

Year: 2003
UK: Swipe Productions
Cast: Ulrich Thomsen, Lisa Werlinder, Ghita Norby, Karina Skands, Lars Beygmann, Peter Steen, Diana Axelsen, Jesper Christensen, Ulf Pilgaard, Dick Kaysø, Sarah Juel Werner, Linda Myrberg, Lucy Andoraison Hansen, Eric Viala, Valerie Quent, Pascal Steffan, Francoise Brustis, Gille Charrier, Isabelle Van Moylders
Director: Per Fly
Countries: Denmark / Sweden / Norway / UK
Language: Danish (English subtitles)
UK: 115 mins
UK Certificate: 15 contains one scene of sexual violence
UK Release Date: 7 January 2005 (Limited Release - London)
UK Release Date: 31 December 2004


Synopsis

A gripping drama from celebrated Danish director Per Fly, THE INHERITANCE is the story of a man transformed by power. Christoffer (Ulrich Thomsen), heir to a vast industrial fortune, has abandoned the family business for an idyllic life with wife Maria, a beautiful stage actress. When his father commits suicide, Christoffer must return to Denmark to face the life he left behind. What he finds is a business on the brink of bankruptcy, a brother-in-law scheming for control, and a domineering mother who insists Christoffer take control of the family business. His decision will force him to choose between two colliding worlds, between loyalty to his family and the woman he loves.