Speed Walking (Danish: Kapgang) is a 2014 Danish drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev. It is based on the novel of the same name by Morten Kirkskov.
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Plot
In 1976 in provincial Denmark, 14-year-old Martin (Villads Bøye) is about to be confirmed when his mother dies of cancer. The weeks leading up to his confirmation are difficult and turbulent, as Martin's father and older brother are distraught and Martin must try to keep the family together. In addition, he must deal with his feelings, sexuality and friendships.
Cast
Villads Bøye as Martin
Frederik Winther Rasmussen as Kim
Kraka Donslund Nielsen as Kristine
Anders W. Berthelsen as Hans
Sidse Babett Knudsen as Lizzie
Pilou Asbæk as Onkel Kristian
Bodil Lassen as Grandmother
Kurt Ravn as Grandfather
Jens Jørn Spottag
Jakob Lohmann
Christine Gjerulff
Anette Støvelbæk
Kristian Halken
Steen Stig Lommer
Stine Stengade
Anne Louise Hassing
David Dencik
Sveinn Runar Ingvarsson