Before the Frost

Set in the Danish countryside during the mid-19th century, this drama follows a struggling farmer named Jens. As a severe winter approaches, Jens faces the possibility of starvation for his family, including his children and nephews. To ensure their survival, he considers a deal with a wealthy neighbor that requires him to compromise his personal morals and sacrifice his most prized possessions.

The film was directed by Michael Noer, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jesper Fink. In Noer's career, this project follows his work on R, Northwest, and Papillon, and precedes Birthday Girl. The cast features Jesper Christensen in the lead role of Jens, alongside Clara Rosager, Magnus Krepper, Ghita Nørby, Elliott Crosset Hove, and Gustav Dyekjaer Giese. Produced by DR, Det Danske Filminstitut, and Nordisk Film Denmark, the movie has a runtime of 104 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 32 votes.