After the Wedding

After the Wedding

Year: 2007

Runtime: 120 min

Language: English

Director: Susanne Bier

drama

Traveling from India to New York to secure funding for her orphanage, Isabel receives an unexpected wedding invitation. This event forces her to confront a complicated past and unravel a web of family secrets. As she navigates the celebrations, long-held mysteries emerge, challenging her understanding of her own identity and the lives of those closest to her, leading to surprising revelations about her origins.

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1

Jacob manages the orphanage

Jacob Petersen runs an Indian orphanage with limited resources and a small staff. He is deeply dedicated to the children there, particularly Pramod, who he has cared for since birth.

Indian orphanage
2

Threat of bankruptcy

For eight years, the orphanage struggles against the threat of bankruptcy. Jacob tirelessly works to keep the facility operational, despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him.

Indian orphanage
3

Donation offer from Denmark

A Danish corporation offers a significant donation to support the orphanage under the condition that Jacob travels back to Denmark to receive it. This unexpected news brings mixed emotions for Jacob as he grapples with the implications.

Denmark
4

Pramod's birthday request

Pramod, knowing Jacob must leave for Denmark, insists that Jacob return in time for his birthday in eight days. This added pressure weighs heavily on Jacob as he prepares for his journey.

In eight days
5

Arrival in Copenhagen

Upon arriving in Denmark, Jacob is welcomed by a driver and a young man named Christian. He checks into a lavish suite arranged by the corporation, showcasing the stark contrast to his life in India.

Copenhagen
6

Meeting Jörgen

Jacob meets Jörgen Hansson, the CEO of the Danish corporation. During this meeting, Jacob learns that Jörgen is still deciding on which project to fund, throwing Jacob's expectations into disarray.

Copenhagen
7

Jörgen's daughter's wedding

Jacob is invited to the wedding of Christian and Anna, Jörgen's daughter. This event becomes a significant turning point as old connections resurface, especially when Jacob meets Jörgen's wife, Helene.

Copenhagen
8

Revelation of Anna's parentage

During the wedding festivities, Jacob discovers that Anna is not Jörgen's biological daughter. Helene confirms that Jacob is actually Anna's father, leading to feelings of anger and betrayal about not knowing this sooner.

Copenhagen
9

Negotiation stalls

Jörgen delays the funding negotiations, causing Jacob significant frustration as he worries about missing Pramod's birthday. Jacob tries to communicate with Pramod, but the conversation ends in disappointment.

10

Foundation proposal

Jörgen proposes to create a foundation in Jacob and Anna's names, which would be funded by a considerable sum. However, this offer comes with a requirement for Jacob to relocate to Denmark, which he initially rejects.

Copenhagen
11

Jörgen's terminal illness revealed

During a heated confrontation, Jörgen reveals he is terminally ill. His true intention for bringing Jacob to Denmark was to ensure the care of Anna and his family after his passing.

Copenhagen
12

Anna's distress

Anna arrives at Jacob's hotel room, upset after discovering Christian's infidelity. In this moment of vulnerability, Jacob realizes how much Anna means to him and the importance of their connection.

Copenhagen
13

Signing the contract

Despite his reservations, Jacob signs the contract with Jörgen, accepting the terms laid out. This decision marks a significant change in Jacob's life and his commitment to supporting the orphanage.

Copenhagen
14

Jörgen's death

Jörgen passes away, leaving Jacob in a position to fulfill his commitments to both the orphanage and his newfound family in Denmark. This loss affects Jacob deeply, as he reflects on the weight of his decisions.

Copenhagen
15

Return to India

Jacob returns to India, where construction work at the orphanage has progressed well thanks to the foundation's support. He offers Pramod the chance to join him in Denmark, but Pramod ultimately decides to remain in India.

Indian orphanage

Last Updated: May 13, 2025 at 20:30

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