
In China They Eat Dogs Collection
2 movies · 1999–2002
The "In China They Eat Dogs Collection" comprises two films that explore the intricate relationship between family and crime. Spanning from 1999 to 2002, this collection features storylines where familial connections become entangled with criminal activity. The first film centers on a character's mission to reconcile a dying monk with his estranged son, who is imprisoned for unknown offenses. The subsequent installment continues the journey of the main character, Harald, as he attempts to fulfill the monk's wish of reuniting his foster child with his long-lost brother, while simultaneously becoming involved in a complex network of crime and corruption. The two films in the collection have a total runtime of 186 minutes and a total budget of zero, with a total revenue of 144,192. The collection includes "I Kina spiser de hunde" (1999) and "Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II" (2002). Together, these films present a thematic exploration of familial obligations and the consequences of criminal involvement within a specific cultural context. This film collection represents a two-part narrative focused on the evolving circumstances surrounding a central character's attempts to mend fractured family ties amidst a backdrop of crime. The films collectively offer a glimpse into a world where personal relationships are deeply intertwined with the darker aspects of society. The collection's runtime and revenue figures represent its overall production and financial scope during its active years.
Franchise cast
Kim BodniaHarald
Nikolaj Lie KaasMartin
Slavko LabovićRatko
Tomas Villum JensenPeter
Erik HolmeyLufthavnsvagt
Brian PattersonVukSarko LabovicOnkel
Anna Britt MathiassenBank assistentMilutin GercevicOnkel
Trine DyrholmHanne
Jesper ChristensenBartender
Iben HjejleMille
Søren Sætter-LassenHenning
Peter GantzlerFranz
Dejan ČukićArvid
Jens OkkingMunken
Jacob HaugaardErling
Line KruseAstrid
Linda DaaeBente Halsted
Torkel PeterssonLudvigAll movies in chronological order
In China They Eat DogsThis drama follows Arvid, a bank clerk living a quiet life with his girlfriend in a small town. His routine is shattered when he becomes the unexpected center of a bank robbery.
Arvid's quick thinking and bravery help him stop the criminals. This event thrusts him into the public eye, forcing him to confront his fears and discover new strengths. The film explores how Arvid navigates this sudden change while trying to hold onto his relationships and identity.
It’s a story about courage, personal growth, and how extraordinary events impact ordinary lives, all within a tense and suspenseful situation. Arvid's journey shows how one person's heroism can change their life and potentially inspire others.0.5Stream on
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs IIOn his deathbed, the aging Monk's final request is for his adopted son, Harald, to locate his biological son, Ludvig. However, Ludvig is currently incarcerated in a Swedish prison.1.1