Kinamand (2005)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Henrik Ruben Genz

Writer:

Kim Fupz Aakeson (writer)

Release Date:

1 April 2005 (Denmark)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Keld, an overweight, uninspired Danish plumber, is alone. When his bored, frustrated wife leaves him...

Plot Keywords:

Chinese | Marriage | Plumber | Immigration Agent | Chinese Culture

Awards:

2 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Bjarne Henriksen	...	Keld
Vivian Wu	...	Ling
Lin Kun Wu	...	Feng
Paw Henriksen	...	Michael
Charlotte Fich	...	Rie
Chapper Kim	...	Zhang
Laura Bro	...	Sagsbehandler Statsamt
Peder Pedersen	...	Politimand #1
Thomas Gammeltoft	...	Politimand 2
Matthias Sparre-Ulrich	...	Antikhandler
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jeppe Kaas	...	Kunde
Johan Rabaeus	...	Björn
Mogens Rex	...	Sagsbehandler
Nicolas Winding Refn	...	Lægen
Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt	...	Party Guest (as Noi Amponpunt)

Also Known As:

Chinaman (International: English title)

Runtime:

Czech Republic:88 min (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)

Country:

Denmark | China

Language:

Danish

Color:

Color

Certification:

Czech Republic:12

Company:

Fine & Mellow Productions

Trivia:

Mette Horn was originally cast as the neighbor of Keld, but her role was cut from the film. On the DVD, there are some deleted scenes with her, and she is mentioned in the credits under thanks.

A touching tale of two cultures

I saw the film today, and seldom have I been so touched by a movie. Not only I, but most of the cinema was going through the emotions of laughing and crying, as we were following the story of Keld and Ling. Being a Dane married to a Chinese woman myself, I could strongly relate to how the oriental mystique and beauty was affecting Keld's life so much. I have always been a great fan of Vivian Wu, and I think that her performance in this movie was great, even though it is a smaller part than for instance my all-time favorite "Pillow Book". Bjarne Henriksen who carries most of the film, gives a great performance, demonstrating what a truly great actor he is. One of my favorite moments in the film is a pan over the area where the main events take place. To me it displayed how fragile life is. It also matches beautifully with a similar pan later in the movie that I will not reveal. I personally think that Henrik Ruben Genz has created a masterpiece.