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Family Matters (1993)
Director: Susanne Bier
Cast: Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Philip Zandén, Ana Padrão
Runtime98 min
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Jan thinks he is Swedish-Danish, but after his mother's death he discovers he was adopted. As his world begins to fall apart, he decides to find his birth parents. The hunt leads him to Portugal - in a taxi - where more surprises await him.
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Family Matters (1993) is a drama film directed by Susanne Bier that received mixed reviews from critics. The film follows a man named Jan who discovers he was adopted after his mother's death, leading him on a search for his birth parents in Portugal. Details about awards recognition or audience ratings are unavailable.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas directed by acclaimed filmmaker Susanne Bier will likely appreciate the nuanced emotional journey in Family Matters (1993). The film's exploration of identity, family, and the search for belonging is elevated by strong performances from leads Ghita Nørby and Ernst-Hugo Järegård.
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Family Matters is a 1993 Danish-Swedish-Portuguese drama film directed by Susanne Bier. The film stars Philip Zandén, Ghita Nørby, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, and Ana Padrao.
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