Open Hearts a heartmoving film

Open Hearts

Director: Susanne Bier

Cast: Sonja Richter, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Paprika Steen, Stine Bjerregaard

Cert: Club.

Emotions run high in this excellent, complex and satisfying Danish drama which follows the aftermath of a shocking opening event.

It is a film whose small and telling moments are drawn brilliantly together by Bier into a solid and thoughtful plotline, aided by collective performances of certainty and skill.

Star Rating: 4/5.