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The Contest

Being a stranger doesn’t necessarily mean to be coming from the farthest away. Karl and his mother are about to learn this when they move from the west coast of Denmark to the ethnically and religiously mixed area of Nørrebro in Copenhagen. Sawsan, a Danish-Turkish girl in Karl’s new class, takes him under her wings and tries to integrate him into the big city, with all its slang and hipness. Sawsan is far more experienced and blunt than most – especially compared to Karl, this young Danish boy from the provinces. Sawsan’s big dream comes true when one of her songs is chosen for the Danish version of the Eurovision Song Contest for kids. Sawsan’s father of course says no, but Karl has a plan.

Top Cast

  • Sylvester Byder

    Sylvester Byder

    Karl Højby Hansen

  • Malika Sia Graff

    Malika Sia Graff

    Sawsan

  • Line Kruse

    Line Kruse

    Eva

  • Ali Kazim

    Ali Kazim

    Kumail

  • Lars Knutzon

    Lars Knutzon

    Karl's Grandfather

  • Mian Hussein

    Mian Hussein

    Sawsan's Cousin

  • Joakim Ingversen

    Joakim Ingversen

    Teacher

  • Laura Christensen

    Laura Christensen

    Lærke

  • Laura Drasbæk

    Laura Drasbæk

    DR-girl

Overview

Being a stranger doesn’t necessarily mean to be coming from the farthest away. Karl and his mother are about to learn this when they move from the west coast of Denmark to the ethnically and religiously mixed area of Nørrebro in Copenhagen. Sawsan, a Danish-Turkish girl in Karl’s new class, takes him under her wings and tries to integrate him into the big city, with all its slang and hipness. Sawsan is far more experienced and blunt than most – especially compared to Karl, this young Danish boy from the provinces. Sawsan’s big dream comes true when one of her songs is chosen for the Danish version of the Eurovision Song Contest for kids. Sawsan’s father of course says no, but Karl has a plan.

Rating

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