The Way to Mandalay (2018)

  • 11
  • 03/08/2018 (DK)
  • Drama
  • 1h 49m

The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.

Overview

The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?

Ole Bornedal

Director

Cast

Rasmus Bjerg's headshot

Rasmus Bjerg

John Mogenson
Helle Fagralid's headshot

Helle Fagralid

Ruth
Carl-Christian Riestra's headshot

Carl-Christian Riestra

Otto Brandenburg
Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann's headshot

Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann

Minna
Harald Kaiser Hermann's headshot

Harald Kaiser Hermann

Little John Mogenson
Henrik Noël Olesen's headshot

Henrik Noël Olesen

Choir Conductor
Rikke Louise Andersson's headshot

Rikke Louise Andersson

John's Mum
Jens Andersen's headshot

Jens Andersen

John's Stepfather

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