The Collector (2004)

Director
Lasse Spang Olsen

Main cast
Iben Hjejle; Kim Bodnia; Allan Olsen; Casper Christensen; Ole Ernst

Genres
Comedy, Action, Romance

Description
A romantic comedy set in the world of gambling, debt collecting and professional boxing. Laura is an unlucky gambler with a huge debt, she crosses paths with Claus, a former boxer who now makes a living as a debt collector. Laura is cheating, scamming, and lying and eventually life catches up with her. Claus is trying to regain his self respect and start anew. Together, they make an awkward but very charming couple on the verge of love. It is a story about trust, friendship, new beginnings, getting a second chance and doing the right thing.


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