Sidse Babett Knudsen is from Copenhagen.
 Knudsen's portrayal of Mona, an uptight accountant who tries to stave off the romantic infatuation of a bank robber while being held hostage, earned her a Bodil Award nomination for Best Actress
 The film became a breakout hit in Denmark and Knudsen received both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress

