Lasse and Pelle – a father and son – are Swedish emigrants who come to find a new life in Denmark after the death of their wife and mother. Since Lasse is old, he only gets a demanding job at farm where the course of the year is dictated by nature. A story of a man who can face life’s obstacles because his son's love keeps him afloat. Director Bille August's first triumph, which earned him a Palme d'Or in Cannes and an Oscar.