Mothers in Arms

Mothers in Arms

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Mothers in Arms

1998

0h 21m

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Overview

During a moms' group meeting, it's revealed that the dead body of Camilla's husband is lying in the bedroom next door with a large head wound - caused by Camilla and a frying pan! But what will happen to the baby if she is arrested? The other mothers decide to band together to help her hide the body.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Lotte Andersen

Lotte Andersen

Susanne

Andrea Vagn Jensen

Andrea Vagn Jensen

Camilla

Charlotte Sachs Bostrup

Charlotte Sachs Bostrup

Gitte

Julie Carlsen

Julie Carlsen

Karin

Preben Harris

Preben Harris

Janitor

Henrik Jandorf

Henrik Jandorf

Policeman

Flemming Harpelund

Court Officer

Kurt Adamczyk

Court Officer

Henning Olsen

Creative team

Directed by: Peter Gren Larsen
Written by: Cecilie Olrik
Produced by: Thomas Gammeltoft

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