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?


The Way to Mandalay (2018)
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.
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Rasmus Bjerg
John Mogenson

Helle Fagralid
Ruth

Carl-Christian Riestra
Otto Brandenburg

Harald Kaiser Hermann
Little John Mogenson

Henrik Noël Olesen
Choir Conductor

Rikke Louise Andersson
John's Mum

Jens Andersen
John's Stepfather

Kasper Leisner
Poul Rudi