About this movie
Danish journalist Rikke Lyngvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terror group. With help from one of the terrorists, the young Nazir, Rikke manages to escape. On her return, she is soon declared the Danish Jessica Lynch and her career is launched into the spotlight. All the while Nazir flees from Afghanistan, heading for Denmark. When he finally seeks out Rikke, she is shocked and torn. Is she willing to help the man who threatened to kill her, and to jeopardize her new-found career? Their tumultuous encounter turns into an ill-fated confrontation with their own demons and a nation driven by a hunger for sensation and political populism.
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Quick facts
Year
2009
Runtime
1h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 4.2/10
Votes
14
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Director
Language
DA
Cast
nordic noir
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Questions about The Escape
How long is The Escape?
The Escape has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed The Escape?
The Escape was directed by Kathrine Windfeld and released in 2009.
What genre is The Escape?
The Escape is a Drama, Thriller film (2009).
Who stars in The Escape?
The cast of The Escape includes Iben Hjejle, Faegh Zamani, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonja Richter, Mikael Birkkjær.
What is the TMDB rating for The Escape?
The Escape has a TMDB rating of 4.2/10 based on 14 votes.
