Uncle (2019): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Uncle is a 2019 drama directed by René Frelle Petersen, starring Jette Søndergaard as Kris, Christian Tychsen and Tue Frisk Petersen. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $28,662 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- René Frelle Petersen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- 88 Miles
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Uncle About?
The premise of Uncle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kris and her uncle share a close, quirky bond while managing a struggling farm. Their predictable life is disrupted when Kris develops romantic feelings and begins to question her future. The film explores their loving relationship and the challenges they face as Kris contemplates a path that may lead her away from the only family she's ever known.
Uncle Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- uncle
- farm
- veterinarian
- dilemma
- uncle niece relationship
- southern jutland
- jutland dialect
- rural setting
- open ending
- one word title
Uncle Cast & Characters
Jette Søndergaard leads the cast as Kris, with Christian Tychsen as Nabo and Tue Frisk Petersen as Mike. Directed by René Frelle Petersen; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director René Frelle Petersen
- Jette Søndergaard as Kris
- Christian Tychsen as Nabo
- Tue Frisk Petersen as Mike
- Ole Caspersen as Johannes
Also Starring in Uncle
· 1 more- Peter H. Tygesen Onkel
Uncle Plot Summary
What happens in Uncle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shruthi, a college student, finds herself forced to return home to Kozhikode because dangerous strikes at her college location make staying in Ooty unsafe. On the road, she crosses paths with Krishnakumar, whom she calls “Uncle.” He offers her a ride back to her family, and with few safer options available, she accepts. What begins as a simple ride soon blooms into a six-hour journey that tests trust, judgment, and the sense of safety.
Full summary
The whole story of Uncle, scene by scene
Uncle Box Office
Uncle grossed $28,662 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.7K
- International
- $28.7K
Uncle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Uncle.
How Well Do You Know Uncle?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Where does Shruthi attend college?
Uncle Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Uncle_2019” and “Kris ou les champs du cœur”.
- Also known as
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- Uncle_2019
- Kris ou les champs du cœur
- 叔叔
- Wuj
- Unchiul
- A nagybácsi
- Strýc
- Чичо
- Ujak
- Stric
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Uncle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Uncle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Uncle?
Uncle runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Uncle released?
Uncle was released on October 30, 2019.
Who directed Uncle?
Uncle was directed by René Frelle Petersen.
More films by René Frelle Petersen Who is in the cast of Uncle?
Uncle stars Jette Søndergaard as Kris, Christian Tychsen as Nabo and Tue Frisk Petersen as Mike, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Uncle make at the box office?
Uncle grossed $28,662 worldwide.
Does Uncle have a post-credit scene?
No. Uncle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Uncle in?
The original language of Uncle is Danish.
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