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A young woman's forbidden desires unravel in the shadows of Copenhagen's bohemian scene.

DADDY, DARLING

This is Katja. She is 19. She is untouched. She thinks it's time she did something about it!

1970 · 1h 35m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Katja lives alone with her widowed father, and the two of them share a deep affection. One day Katja's idyllic life is forever shattered when her father re-marries.

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What is Daddy, Darling about?

Daddy, Darling is a 1970 Denmark/USA drama directed by Joseph W. Sarno about a nineteen-year-old woman whose love for her father is challenged when he remarries, leading her into a world of sexual awakening.

Programmer's Pick

Joseph W. Sarno turns up the emotional heat in this Copenhagen-set drama where the Oedipal gets a distinctly Electra twist. Helli Louise's Katja may start innocent, but the film's journey through jealousy, sexual discovery, and underground desire is pure Sarno—softcore with a subversive edge.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Nineteen-year-old Katja lives with her widowed father Eric in Copenhagen, their close bond shaping her sheltered world. When Eric announces plans to remarry his girlfriend Svea, Katja's life is thrown into turmoil, forcing her to confront her own complicated feelings for her father. As she grapples with jealousy and emotional upheaval, Katja's brief affair with Lars propels her into the company of a group of lesbian women, introducing her to new experiences and desires. Set against a backdrop of sexual awakening and familial tension, Daddy, Darling explores the boundaries of love, independence, and taboo in the world of its restless and rebellious protagonist.

Details & Specs

Director
Joseph W. Sarno
Writer
Joseph W. Sarno
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Denmark, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama

Why This Matters

This film represents a collaboration between Danish and American filmmakers during the sexploitation wave of the 1970s, directed by Joseph W. Sarno, a figure associated with the genre.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Joseph W. Sarno Writer: Joseph W. Sarno
Helli Louise Helli Louise Katja Gio Petré Gio Petré Svea Karlson Ole Wisborg Ole Wisborg Eric Holmquist Lise Henningsen Lise Henningsen Lena Belli Lise Thomsen Lise Thomsen Eva Tove Maës Tove Maës Segrid Sten KF Kyo Feza Lise Norbert Inger Gleerup Inger Gleerup Marie JS Jeanette Swensson Tanja Søren Strømberg Søren Strømberg

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Why Cult

Taboo Desire

Katja's infatuation with her own father pushes the boundaries of family and sexuality, offering a raw look at forbidden longing.

Lesbian Awakening

The film explores Katja's introduction to a circle of lesbian women, blending coming-of-age drama with provocative eroticism.

Copenhagen Backdrop

Set amid the bohemian spirit of Copenhagen, the film's setting amplifies its atmosphere of independence and sexual exploration.

Sarno Softcore Style

Writer-director Joseph W. Sarno weaves his signature blend of psychological drama and softcore eroticism into every scene.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Daddy, Darling released? +

Daddy, Darling was released in 1970.

Who directed Daddy, Darling? +

Daddy, Darling was directed by Joseph W. Sarno.

How long is Daddy, Darling? +

Daddy, Darling has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Daddy, Darling? +

Daddy, Darling is a drama.

Where can I watch Daddy, Darling? +

Daddy, Darling is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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