The Way to Mandalay (Så Længe Jeg Lever) 6 years old

The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.

The Way to Mandalay

The Way to Mandalay tells the story of one of Denmark's greatest and most beloved musicians. The film takes us on a journey from Mogenson's childhood to manhood and throughout his career which spanned more than twenty years, first with great success in a popular vocal group and later as a successful solo artist. There is a long period that John Mogensen can never be satisfied and he is confused by what are the things he truely loves and is willing to do everything for. Is it the music, the stage, the fame or his family?

Credits

The Way to Mandalay Cast

Name Character
Rasmus Bjerg He was 41, now 48 years old as John Mogenson
Flemming Enevold He was 66, now 72 years old as Erhard Jakobsen
Curtis Matthew as Sølvhøj
Peter Mygind He was 54, now 61 years old as Meisner
Bebiane Ivalo Kreutzmann She was 20, now 26 years old as Minna
Laus Høybye He was 39, now 46 years old as James Rasmussen
Helle Fagralid She was 41, now 48 years old as Ruth
Petrine Agger She was 55, now 62 years old as Drunk lady
Rikke Louise Andersson She was 45, now 52 years old as John's Mum
Troels Malling Thaarup He was 45, now 52 years old as Bent Werther
Jens Andersen He was 46, 34 years old when he died as John's Stepfather
Max Hansen He was 120, 92 years old when he died as Raasch Thomsen
Lars Ranthe He was 48, now 55 years old as Rost
Paw Henriksen He was 42, now 49 years old as Jens

The Way to Mandalay Crew

Name Department
Anders Villadsen as Editor. He was 54 (now 60) years old Editing
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The Way to Mandalay (6 years)

The story about one of Denmark's greatest musicians, John Mogensen, his success and failure throughout life as an artist, husband and father - from childhood, through his time in Four Jacks to his late success as a solo artist until his death in 1977.

  • Release day: Thursday, March 08, 2018
  • Runtime: 109 minutes