I agree - I found the circumstance a little contrived, but involving nevertheless. My reading is that Jørgen new exactly who Jacob was when he summoned him to Denmark. He set the whole thing up. Toward the end of the movie Jørgen lists Jacob’s endeavours for the past 15 years in India - how long had he had that information? Was his attempt to find Jacob on Helene’s behalf those 20 years earlier actually fruitful - but he hid the knowledge of Jacob’s whereabouts? If so, Jørgen’s actions are more sinister and manipulative than we think. Jørgen strikes me as a man who might do good, but only on his terms.

But Jørgen’s desire to install Jacob as a father figure following his own death, I just find a little far fetched. To complete a picture that possibly he kept fragmented - ok - but his actions go beyond that. He wants Jacob to become replacement Dad. He thinks this is best for his family (without any input from them) and has the power to make it so.

Jacob gains a daughter but he also loses the relationship he had with Pramod. There are no easy answers for him and yet his move back to Denmark will hopefully bring him peace. He strikes me as somewhat disengaged from his work in India.

Good performances and plenty of meat for discussion! I liked After the Wedding and easily recommend it to others.