Two Penny Dance
Originally released in 1999. Two Penny Dance is a drama film. directed by Hans Kristensen.
Starring Mette Lisby, Pelle Koppel, and Lars Simonsen
Synopsis
The story of Juliane, a young woman who learns how to take her fate in her own hands and to trust nobody but herself. The plot is set in the Copenhagen tenements of the 1880s. Juliane is trapped in an unhappy marriage to a man who suffers extended periods of insanity. They have two children. She struggles to improve her social status, however, striving to attain the level of her two elder sisters is not easy. The great upheaval comes when she meets Otto, a smith, younger than Juliane, and in many ways her opposite. He is an ardent socialist, whereas she believes in herself. It is love at first sight when they meet and waltz on the pavement, but their passion really bursts into flame as time goes by. At last Juliane has found a man as strong-willed as she is.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Per Holst Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two Penny Dance about?
The story of Juliane, a young woman who learns how to take her fate in her own hands and to trust nobody but herself. The plot is set in the Copenhagen tenements of the 1880s. Juliane is trapped in...
Who directed Two Penny Dance?
Two Penny Dance was directed by Hans Kristensen.
How long is Two Penny Dance?
Two Penny Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Two Penny Dance released?
Two Penny Dance was released on October 29, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Two Penny Dance?
The main cast of Two Penny Dance includes Mette Lisby, Pelle Koppel, Lars Simonsen, Bodil Jørgensen, Kristian Halken.