 Director Paprika Steen and screenwriter Kim Fupz Aakeson were in  huge disagreements about the ending of the film. Steen wanted the  husband (played by Michael Birkkjær) to caress his wifes (Sofie  Gråbøl) face. Steen insisted that she needed it to make a happier  ending. Aakeson stated that a gesture like that would ruin the  story. Steen got her wish.