Drama · Denmark · 2018 · 1h 49m

The Way to Mandalay

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Director

Cast

Rasmus Bjerg as John Mogensen Helle Fagralid as Ruth Carl-Christian Riestra as Otto Brandenburg Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann as Minna Harald Kaiser Hermann as Lille John Henrik Noël Olesen as Korleder

Crew

Jesper Tøffner — Director of Photography Anders Villadsen — Editor Joachim Holbek — Original Music Composer Ole Bornedal — Screenplay Jonas Allen — Producer Peter Bose — Producer

Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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?

Key Collaborators

Ole Bornedal Director Jesper Tøffner Director of Photography Anders Villadsen Editor Joachim Holbek Original Music Composer Ole Bornedal Screenplay Jonas Allen Producer Peter Bose Producer Rasmus Tjellesen Production Design Charlotte Moe Costume Design

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