The Heritage

Plot Summary

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.

Top Cast

Jens Okking Baron Helmuth

Helle Hertz Baroness Alvilda

Bodil Udsen Dowager Baroness Juliane

Poul Reichhardt Vicar Adolf Mascani

Birgit Sadolin Johanne Mascani