Rule No. 1 (2003): Cast & Plot
Rule No. 1 is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Oliver Ussing, starring Susanne Juhász as Caroline Åkerwald, Mira Wanting and Claes Bang. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Oliver Ussing
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Zeitgeist
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rule No. 1 About?
The premise of Rule No. 1 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her cheating boyfriend leaves her, Caroline moves in with her estranged sister Sarah, who offers her a tiny room and vows to find her Mr. Right. Reluctant at first, Caroline endures a series of awkward, comedic dates—from smooth pick‑up artists to extreme‑sport enthusiasts and a karaoke‑singing stockbroker—only to discover that the real journey is about the sisters reconnecting and finding themselves.
Rule No. 1 Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- camera
- woman sits on a toilet
- dating
- champagne
- guilt
- detention
- copenhagen denmark
- blow job
- karaoke
- architect
- hospital
- rules
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- kidney transplant
- keys
- clothes shopping
- birthday party
- fellatio
- motorcycle
- spooning
- sister sister relationship
- motorcycle with a sidecar
- parachuting
- matchmaking
- infidelity
Rule No. 1 Cast & Characters
Susanne Juhász leads the cast as Caroline Åkerwald, with Mira Wanting as Sarah Åkerwald and Claes Bang as John T. Directed by Oliver Ussing; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Oliver Ussing
- Susanne Juhász as Caroline Åkerwald
- Mira Wanting as Sarah Åkerwald
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Claes Bang as John T - Nicolas Bro as Palle
Also Starring in Rule No. 1
· 22 more- Karen-Lise Mynster Helle Åkerwald
- Mick Øgendahl Festgæst
- Paw Henriksen Frederik
- Lærke Winther Johanne
- Kim Sønderholm Sgt. Dalsgaard
- Camilla Bendix Læge
- Carsten Bang Politimand
- Thomas Levin Sebastian Pontopidan
- Paw Terndrup Kollegiefyr
- Ali Kazim Patrick
- Karin Rørbech Militærlæge
- Peter Aalbæk Jensen Udlejer
- Anders Valentinus Dam Michael
- Sara Bro Linda de Vries
- Carina Due Patrick's Flirt
- Anna Bård BJ-pige
Show all 26 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Kamilla Bech Holten Sofie
- Emilie Molly Andreasen Sarah 8 år
- Josephine Hoven Caroline 10 år
- Henriette Becker Rolfes Receptionist
- Rasmus Søndergaard Statist
- Kickan Utzon Mor i lejlighed
More from Oliver Ussing
One more film directed by Oliver Ussing: My Good Enemy.
Rule No. 1 Plot Summary
What happens in Rule No. 1 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On duty during an assignment, police sergeant Lee Kwok-keung shot and killed Chan Fuk-loi, a serial killer, after Chan crippled his four limbs. When Lee woke up in hospital 49 days later, the police refused to recognise his testimony because it contained information about the supernatural. His superior then transferred him to the Miscellaneous Affairs Department so that he would be on light duty.
Full summary
The whole story of Rule No. 1, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rule No. 1?
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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What is Lee Kwok-keung's profession?
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Rule No. 1 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rule No. 1, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rule No. 1?
Rule No. 1 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Rule No. 1 released?
Rule No. 1 was released on October 31, 2003.
Who directed Rule No. 1?
Rule No. 1 was directed by Oliver Ussing.
More films by Oliver Ussing Who is in the cast of Rule No. 1?
Rule No. 1 stars Susanne Juhász as Caroline Åkerwald, Mira Wanting as Sarah Åkerwald and Claes Bang as John T, among 26 credited actors.
Does Rule No. 1 have a post-credit scene?
No. Rule No. 1 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rule No. 1 in?
The original language of Rule No. 1 is Danish.
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