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Mifune (1999) poster

Mifune

dir. Søren Kragh-Jacobsen · 1999

Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Melancholic / Romantic
Look
naturalistic with a focus on intimate, pastoral landscapes
Structure
linear with flashbacks to childhood
Plot

Kresten, newly wed, is on the threshold of a great career success in his father-in-law’s company. But when the death of his own father takes him back to his poverty-stricken childhood home, far out in the country, his career plans fall apart. For one thing he has to deal with his loveable, backward brother, who is now all alone; for another, he meets a stunning woman who comes to the farm as a housekeeper, in disguise of her real profession as a call-girl.

Why watch

"Mifune" weaves a poignant tale of love and self-discovery against the backdrop of rural Denmark, where the bonds of family and the search for identity collide in unexpected ways. This film invites viewers to reflect on the bittersweet nature of life, love, and the ties that bind us.

Talking points
  • the impact of family on personal identity
  • the complexities of love and desire
  • rural versus urban life
  • the significance of self-discovery
Cultural context
Danish rural lifefamily obligationsclass disparitythe search for personal fulfillment

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