The Kiss

Set in Denmark in 1913, this romantic drama centers on Anton, a dedicated young man striving to finish his training as a cavalry officer. After he directs his platoon to assist Baron von Løvenskjold, Anton is invited to a castle ball. There, he meets the Baron's daughter, Edith, who uses a wheelchair following an accident. The story explores their developing relationship and the challenges they face from a social circle that views Anton with suspicion.

The film was directed by Bille August, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Latter. In August's filmography, this project follows The Pact and precedes Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction, marking the 14th of 15 films he has directed. The cast features Esben Smed as Anton, Clara Rosager as Edith, and Lars Mikkelsen as Løvenskjold, supported by a credited cast of 27 people. Produced by Nordisk Film Denmark, the movie has a runtime of 116 minutes.

Audience reception has been generally positive. On IMDb, the film holds a 6.5 rating based on 744 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.6 from 33 votes.