A young single mother takes on a challenging role as a carer for the elderly in this poignant exploration of in-home care. Eager to make a difference in her patients’ lives, Sofie’s compassion is inspiring.
Looks beyond the humiliations of ageing and encourages us to see the people, their humour and resilience, rather than the frail, failing bodies.
Home Sweet Home 2025
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Sofie (Jette Søndergaard) begins a demanding job as a care worker, visiting and tending to elderly patients – some bedridden – in their own homes. Despite a strong work ethic and sense of compassion, the emotional toll of the job threatens to suffocate her, and her relationship with her 10-year-old daughter suffers too.
Home Sweet Home doesn’t flinch from the harsh realities of aged care, but also shows the enormous value of just taking time to chat with isolated souls who often feel abandoned. Non-professional actors add authenticity to this account of an often thankless, always relentless and exhausting occupation.
Staff shortages and rudeness from a client’s family member pile on the pressure, and Sofie begins to wonder whether she can carry on. An essential look at an often under-resourced, yet vital and expanding sector of the health care system. — Madison Marshall