Home Sweet Home (2025 Danish film)
2025 Danish drama film by Frelle Petersen
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Home Sweet Home (Danish: Hjem kære hjem) is a 2025 Danish drama film written, edited, and directed by Frelle Petersen. It is the final installment in Petersen's trilogy about his hometown, Southern Jutland, following Uncle (2019) and Forever (2022).[1] It stars Jette Søndergaard as Sofie, a single mother.
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| Danish | Hjem kære hjem |
| Directed by | Frelle Petersen |
| Written by | Frelle Petersen |
| Produced by | Jonas Bagger |
| Starring | Jette Søndergaard |
| Cinematography | Jørgen Johansson |
| Edited by | Frelle Petersen |
| Music by | Flemming Berg |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
It had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025. It received five nominations at the 43rd Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
A single mother starts a new job as a home care worker while managing everyday life with her daughter.[2]
Cast
- Jette Søndergaard as Sofie
- Karen Tygesen as Else
- Mimi Bræmer Dueholm as Clara
- Hanne Knudsen as Katrine
- Finn Nissen as Jarl
Production
As research for the film, Frelle Petersen worked as a home care worker and drove around Southern Jutland to care for elderly citizens.[3] In August 2024, it was reported that TrustNordisk acquired the film's international sales.[4] The project was presented at the 30th New Nordic Films, held during the Norwegian International Film Festival.[5] It received €45,000 development grant from the European Union.[6]
Release
Home Sweet Home had its world premiere at the Panorama section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2025.[7]
It was released on 19 June 2025 in Danish theatres by Nordisk Film.[8]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 22 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award | Frelle Petersen | 3rd Place | [9] |
| Robert Awards | 31 January 2026 | Best Danish Film | Jonas Bagger and Frelle Petersen | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Original Screenplay | Frelle Petersen | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jette Søndergaard | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Frelle Petersen | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Hans Møller | Nominated | |||