A joyful family celebration begins to unravel the moment Karl’s estranged mother, Vibeke, arrives uninvited. At a luxury seaside hotel, Karl and his wife Emilie are preparing to celebrate their baby son when Vibeke’s sudden reappearance reopens years of anger, guilt and resentment. As the weekend unfolds, old family roles snap back into place and tensions spill into the open. Mads Mengel’s assured feature debut balances dark humor, tenderness and discomfort, powered by an exceptional ensemble led by Trine Dyrholm. Winner of the Special Jury Prize and Best Director at Karlovy Vary, The Guest is a sharp, crowd-pleasing family drama.