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The Girl with the Needle

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In Copenhagen, young pregnant Karoline takes on a position as a wet nurse for an older woman named Dagmar to help support herself. Dagmar operates a clandestine adoption agency under the guise of a candy shop, assisting disadvantaged mothers place their unwanted newborns in foster homes. Karoline grows close to Dagmar, but she is soon faced with the nightmarish reality she unwittingly entered.

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Cast & Crew See All

Vic Carmen Sonne
Karoline
Trine Dyrholm
Dagmar
Besir Zeciri
Peter

Awards

  • 2025 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language - nominated
  • 2025 - Oscar - Best International Feature Film - nominated
  • 2024 - Roberto Rossellini Awards - Best Film - nominated
  • 2024 - People's Choice Award - Crouching Tigers - Best Film - nominated

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