3: The Angel’s Watch | Families Like Ours

Duration: 50'06''

Synopsis

The nation gathers for a church service to mark the official dismantling of the state of Denmark. Peter takes a group of angry workers who want their pay to Henrik’s estate, where Nikolaj and Henrik fight back, with grave consequences.

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