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Får jag låna din fru?
Bertil Lund works at the wholesaling company Everything for the Baby. The supervisor Fredriksson is considering promoting him to vice-president but there is one obstacle: Bertil is yet unmarried and is thus considered unsuitable. But Bertil's friend Torbjörn has an idea: Bertil can borrow Torbjörn's wife Ulla and tell everybody that she is his wife. When his colleagues at work hears that he is married, Bertil has a lot of problems to deal with. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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Plot Summary
A comedic tale revolving around mistaken identities and marital misunderstandings. When a man tries to borrow his friend's wife for a weekend, a series of increasingly absurd situations unfold, leading to chaos and hilarity. The film explores the complexities of relationships with a lighthearted and often farcical approach.
Critical Reception
This Danish comedy was a popular release in its time, appealing to audiences with its slapstick humor and relatable, albeit exaggerated, domestic situations. While not critically lauded for deep thematic content, it succeeded as a light entertainment piece.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic moments.
Considered a classic example of Danish popular comedy from the era.
Some found the humor to be somewhat dated upon later viewings.
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Fun Fact
The film is known for its ensemble cast of popular Danish comedians who were well-loved for their work in similar lighthearted productions.
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