Carsten is dating Melissa, who introduces him to her parents. On a camping trip with Melissa's family, Carsten finds that he shares a secret with Melissa's father.
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Allan Hyde
Carsten
Julie Grundtvig Wester
Melissa
Lars Brygmann
Stig
Ellen Hillingsø
Birgitte
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