"In A Better World " is a fascinating look at the difference between revenge, pacifism and forgiveness. The lines become blurred in a beautiful exploration of human instincts and our interpretation of knowing what's right and what's wrong.The story follows two Danish families brought together as a result of the newly formed friendship between Christian (William Johnk Nielsen) and Elias (Markus Rygaard), two ten-year-old boys coping with their own set of problems. Elias is dealing with the recent separation of his parents as well as a school bully.Christian's mother recently lost her battle with cancer and he's returned to Denmark with his father (Ulrich Thomsen) whom he blames for "giving up" on his mother. "In A Better World" opens up the doors to moral dilemma. Is it always best to help someone in need? Is revenge ever the proper course of action? The answers may seem obvious, but you may want to wait until after you have seen the film as in some instances there just might not be a "right" answer .
Stars: William Johnk Nielsen & Markus Rygaard
Director(s): Susanne Bier
Release Date: 05/07/12
Language: Danish & Swedish
Running Time (min.):113
Rating: MA
Colour: Colour
SubT Lang: English
Media Format: Region 4 DVD