Kumu Documentary: The Father, The Sons and The Holy Spirit
Faderen, Sønnerne & Helligånden
Dir Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Denmark 2025, 97 min
In Danish and English, with English subtitles
An epic and dynamic tale, filmed over 14 years.
The Father, The Sons and The Holy Spirit is an epic tale, filmed over 14 years, about two brothers, Henrik and Christian, who reunite in a struggle to secure their wealthy grandfather’s inheritance. While Henrik tries to create stability and break the dysfunctional patterns of their family, Christian is driven by anger and hatred, which leads him to join a right-wing group. The conflict between the brothers becomes a battle for not only money, but also for their children’s futures, as Henrik’s eldest son, Alexander, struggles to navigate the family drama without repeating his parents’ mistakes. Spanning three generations, the film sheds light on the burden of social inheritance, money and the individual’s struggle to find their own place in life.
