A Fortunate Man

A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.

Cast

Esben Smed

as Lykke-Per

Katrine Greis-Rosenthal

as Jakobe Salomon

Benjamin Kitter

as Ivan Salomon

Julie Christiansen

as Nanny Salomon

Rasmus Bjerg

as Eybert

Ole Lemmeke

as Delft

Sara Viktoria

as Inger

Sophie Marie Jeppesen

as Lisbeth

Tommy Kenter

as Philip Salomon

Tammi Øst

as Lea Salomon

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