Viggo (Erik Clausen) is a middleaged machinist, who suddenly finds himself without a job when the factory he works for is closed down. Not only does he have to cope with unemployment, but also his son´s homosexuality and a doomed affair with wealthy housewife Karen (Anne Marie Helger). The quintessential role for Clausen, if ever there was one, Clausen manages to be both real and pathetic at the same time. Helle Ryslinge as his long suffering wife is also very good, while the supporting cast leaves a bit more to be desired. Bjarne Liller makes a standout performance (in his last film) as an unemployed alcoholic, and Clausen regular Leif Sylvester is excellent as his no-nonsense ex-colleague. Loses itself along the way when Viggo is committed to an insane asylum, but generally a good examination of unemployment and its effects on people, with many funny moments. ***
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