Helmer & Son

Helmer & Son

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Helmer & Son

2006

0h 13m

4.7(11 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A family is called together in unusual circumstances when a nursing home rings them all for help when there elderly father locks himself in a closet and refuses to come out. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Production Companies

Nordisk Film

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Per Pallesen

Helmer

Per Pallesen

Acting

Steen Stig Lommer

Jess

Steen Stig Lommer

Acting

Ditte Hansen

Vibeke

Ditte Hansen

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