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Out of the Darkness (2022): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Out of the Darkness is a 2022 war drama directed by Anders Refn, starring Jesper Christensen as Karl Skov, Sylvester Byder and Gustav Dyekjær Giese. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide.

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Out of the Darkness (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Anders Refn
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out of the Darkness About?

The premise of Out of the Darkness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A continuation of the acclaimed WWII drama "Into The Darkness," this film portrays the Danish Resistance movement's struggle. Set after 1943, it follows the Skov family as the official policy of "corporation" ends and the Resistance gains momentum. As opposition to the German occupation intensifies, the family faces increasingly brutal consequences and life-altering challenges during the final years of World War II.

Out of the Darkness Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • world war two
  • 1940s
  • german occupation of denmark
  • sequel
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

Out of the Darkness Cast & Characters

Jesper Christensen leads the cast as Karl Skov, with Sylvester Byder as Valdemar Skov and Gustav Dyekjær Giese as Michael Skov. Directed by Anders Refn; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Out of the Darkness

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From the director

More from Anders Refn

More films directed by Anders Refn, best-rated first: Into the Darkness, Black Harvest and Copper.

Full filmography
Plot

Out of the Darkness Plot Summary

What happens in Out of the Darkness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a distant time when Europe was still blanketed by ice and unknown dangers, a small band of six humans travels across a rugged, unfamiliar landscape in search of a place to call home. The group is led by Adem, who is accompanied by his pregnant partner Ave, his younger brother Geirr, and Adem’s 11-year-old son Heron. They are joined by Beyah, a young woman, and Odal, an older man, as they push toward the mountains in hopes of finding a cave and a safer life.

Full summary

The whole story of Out of the Darkness, scene by scene

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Box office

Out of the Darkness Box Office

Out of the Darkness grossed $2 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $35,734 (2%) from the rest of the world.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$2M
International
$35.7K
US & Canada 98% Rest of the world 2%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Out of the Darkness?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who leads the small band of humans traveling across the icy, prehistoric landscape?

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Out of the Darkness Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “De forbandede år 2” and “Além da Escuridão”.

Also known as
  • De forbandede år 2
  • Além da Escuridão
  • 被诅咒的岁月2
  • Fora de l'obscuritat
  • De förbannade åren 2
  • 走出黑暗
  • Más allá de la oscuridad
  • Los años malditos II
  • Els anys maleïts 2

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FAQ

Out of the Darkness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Out of the Darkness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Out of the Darkness?

Out of the Darkness runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Out of the Darkness released?

Out of the Darkness was released on April 21, 2022.

Who directed Out of the Darkness?

Out of the Darkness was directed by Anders Refn.

More films by Anders Refn

Who is in the cast of Out of the Darkness?

Out of the Darkness stars Jesper Christensen as Karl Skov, Sylvester Byder as Valdemar Skov and Gustav Dyekjær Giese as Michael Skov, among 23 credited actors.

How much did Out of the Darkness make at the box office?

Out of the Darkness grossed $2 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $35,734 international).

Does Out of the Darkness have a post-credit scene?

No. Out of the Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Out of the Darkness in?

The original language of Out of the Darkness is Danish.

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