Series synopsis
The Day Will Come, also known as Der Kommer en Dag is a drama television series that premiered on March 5, 2017. It ended on March 19, 2017. It was created by Søren Sveistrup. It stars Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Harald Kaiser Hermann and Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt.
In 1967, two brothers from Copenhagen, Denmark, wind up in an orphanage, where the headmaster's cruel tyranny slowly provokes the kids to push back.
Premise
In 1967, two brothers from Copenhagen, Denmark, wind up in an orphanage, where the headmaster's cruel tyranny slowly provokes the kids to push back.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lars Mikkelsen as Forstander Frederik Heck
- Sofie Gråbøl as Lærer Lilian
- Harald Kaiser Hermann as Elmer
- Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt as Erik
- Laurids Skovgaard Andersen as Tøger
- Lars Ranthe as Overlærer Toft Lassen
- Søren Sætter-Lassen as Lærer Aksel
- David Dencik as Inspektør Hartmann
Supporting cast
- Sonja Richter as Moren
- Solbjørg Højfeldt as Fru Oskarson
- Martin Hempel Barkholt as Blond Bølle
- Oskar Kirk Damsgaard as Topper
- Paw Henriksen as Onkel
- Frede Frimand as Tredje Bølle
- Kristoffer Johan Fogh Holmkjær as Anden Bølle
- Lucas Helt Mortensen as Røde
- Mogens Holm as Bondemand
- Claus Bahnsen as Lærer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 5, 2017 | March 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After their mother falls gravely ill, unruly brothers Elmer and Erik are sent to a rural boys home, where Headmaster Heck rules with an iron fist. |
March 5, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Kindly teacher Miss Hammershøi befriends and encourages Elmer, making him her mailroom assistant, but as Christmas nears, he suffers more abuse. |
March 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Inspectors visit Gudbjerg unannounced, but the boys can say little. Erik reels when Heck informs him he and Elmer will not be released soon, as hoped. |
March 19, 2017 |
Production
Release
| First aired | March 5, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | March 19, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |