A Caretaker's Tale Explained

A Caretaker's Tale
Producer:Ib Tardini
Screenplay:Kim Fupz Aakeson
Starring:Lars Mikkelsen
Nicolaj Kopernikus
Julie Zangenberg
Peter Plaugborg
Cinematography:Lars Reinholdt
Music:Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Country:Denmark
Language:Danish
Runtime:85 minutes

A Caretaker's Tale (Danish: '''Viceværten''') is a 2012 Danish drama film directed by theatre director based on a screenplay by Kim Fupz Aakeson.

Plot

Per (Lars Mikkelsen) is a bitter misogynist caretaker (building manager). His wife left him, his son is a drug addict, and his back hurts. In his spare time, he drinks beer with neighbour Viborg (Nicolaj Kopernikus). Then he suddenly finds a mysterious naked young woman (Julie Zangenberg) in an empty apartment. Per doesn't know what to do with the girl who is unable to talk, walk, or eat. The only thing she does is smile mysteriously. Then Per and his friends discover her special gift.

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