the genres:

Storyline:

Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.

Cast:

Rafe Spall

as Herb

Simone Lykke

as Mathilde

Steve Speirs

as Harry the Horse

Joel Fry

as Kirk

Paul Barber

as Kirk's Dad

Elis James

as Aubrey

Thomas W. Gabrielsson

as Chresten

Benedikte Hansen

as Sofie

Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl

as Bar Boss

Darren Evans

as Hywel (Benefits Officer)

Tim Woodward

as Blind Idris

Rosalind March

as Herb's Mother

Tim Woodward

as Idris

Ri Richards

as Rose

Ifan Huw Dafydd

as Landlord

Russell Gomer

as Chip Shop Man

Jâms Thomas

as Dock Worker

Jon Bjarnason

as Guitar Player

Vicktoria Noell Ingberg

as Barmaid

Emma Katrine Zeilau Thorsted

as Krystal

Jeanette Lindbæk

as Ticket Office Lady