The Bench (Danish: Bænken) is a 2000 Danish drama film directed by Per Fly.
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Synopsis
An unemployed drunk hangs out at a public bench in the town centre with a group of like-minded souls, with no interests other than finding the money for the next drink. When a single mother moves into a neighbouring apartment he becomes involved in her troubles.
Cast
Jesper Christensen – Kaj
Marius Sonne Janischefska – Jonas
Stine Holm Joensen – Liv
Nicolaj Kopernikus – Stig
Jens Albinus – Kim
Sarah Boberg – Connie
Benjamin Boe Rasmussen – Bo
Holger Perfort – Pensionist
Awards
Bodil Award for Best Danish Film (2000)
Robert Award for Best Danish Film (2000)