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On Our Own (1998)
Director: Lone Scherfig
Cast: Kasper Emanuel Stæger, Clara Johanne Simonsen, Pernille Kaae Høier, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
5.6Runtime75 min
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Three siblings ingeniously avoid being sent off to a children's home while their solo-mother serves a short sentence in a prison for shoplifting. Rather than have the news leak out and have to be escorted off with the eccentric welfare officer, they invent a 'never present' dad who is looking after them.
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On Our Own, a 1998 comedy-drama directed by Lone Scherfig, received mixed reviews from critics. The film has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a somewhat divided public reception. While it did not receive any major awards recognition, the film's premise of three siblings avoiding being sent to a children's home while their mother is incarcerated has been praised for its clever and heartwarming approach.
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Directed by Lone Scherfig, this 1998 Danish comedy-drama 'On Our Own' offers a charming and heartwarming tale of three siblings who cleverly avoid being sent to a children's home while their mother is incarcerated. With standout performances from the young cast, including Clara Johanne Simonsen and Pernille Kaae Høier, this film provides a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of family, responsibility, and the power of ingenuity.
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On Our Own is a 1988 made-for-television road drama film, directed and produced by Lyman Dayton, and co-written by Dayton and Eric Hendershot.
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