The Guest

The upcoming Danish drama The Guest follows Karl and Emilie as they prepare to host a party for their child at a luxury hotel by the sea. The event is disrupted when Karl's mother, Vibeke, arrives uninvited after years of estrangement. While Karl wants her to leave, his sister Rikke believes the situation can be managed. Over the course of a tense weekend, long-standing family conflicts and old emotional wounds emerge in front of their guests, eventually leading to a confrontation.

The film is directed by Mads Mengel, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Christian Bengtson. Produced by Monolit Film, the project features a cast including Trine Dyrholm, Simon Bennebjerg, Josephine Park, Mette Klakstein, Peter Gantzler, and Petrine Agger. The movie has a runtime of 99 minutes and is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.