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The Way to Mandalay

"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."

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?

Top Cast

  • Rasmus Bjerg

    Rasmus Bjerg

    John Mogensen

  • Helle Fagralid

    Helle Fagralid

    Ruth

  • Carl-Christian Riestra

    Carl-Christian Riestra

    Otto Brandenburg

  • Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann

    Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann

    Minna

  • Harald Kaiser Hermann

    Harald Kaiser Hermann

    Lille John

  • Henrik Noël Olesen

    Henrik Noël Olesen

    Korleder

  • Rikke Louise Andersson

    Rikke Louise Andersson

    Johns mor

  • Jens Andersen

    Jens Andersen

    Johns stedfar

  • Kasper Leisner

    Kasper Leisner

    Poul Rudi

Overview

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?

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