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Our Mutual Friend

1921 · 142 min Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Vor fælles Ven
Year 1921
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director A.W. Sandberg
Runtime 142 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (2 votes)

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This Dickens adaptation constructs a meticulous study of concealed identity and social obligation. The narrative relies on the tension between a man's fabricated death and his secret observation of the lives his 'demise' has altered, exploring the masks worn in polite society.

What lingers after the final reel is a poignant reflection on the freedom found not in wealth, but in the courage to be truly known. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: A.W. Sandberg

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