Inheritance

"Inheritance" is the second film in Per Fly's trilogy depicting three layers of Danish society; this story deals with the wealthy elite.

Christoffer, the fourth in the generation of proprietors of the Borch-Möller Steel Works, has left the family business. He now owns a restaurant in Stockholm, where he is happily married to Maria, a Swedish actress. When his father commits suicide, Christoffer's mother insists that he return home to run the family business. Christoffer reluctantly agrees, much to the surprise of his wife and brother in-law, who had expected to take over. Christoffer is forced to take drastic steps as he attempts to save the company from bankruptcy, resulting in clashes with his relatives and his wife. He succeeds in saving the steel works, however his inheritance comes with a price tag that Christoffer ends up paying in full.