Danish soldier Esben fakes his own death in an attempt to flee the war and reunite with his beloved wife Kirstine and their son Karl after being apart for three years. However, everything has changed while he has been away. A charming German officer has taken over the role as the family’s father and is courting Kirstine. While hiding in his own attic, Esben witnesses this very real nightmare and must do everything in his power to survive, win back the love of Kirstine and save his family.
Tom Wlaschiha
as Gerhard
Thure Lindhardt
as Hansen
Ulrich Thomsen
as Müller
Natalie Madueño
as Marie
Sebastian Jessen
as Esben
Karel Dobrý
as Doctor
Rosalinde Mynster
as Kirstine
Morten Holst
as Prison Guard
Morten Brovn
as Jes
Hedi Kriegeskotte
as Ingeborg Schmidt
Veit Stübner
as Wilhelm Schmidt
Jakob Agermose Pedersen
as Tobias