38 year-old Dennis is a painfully shy bodybuilder who still lives at home with his overbearing mother. When his socially awkward uncle marries a girl from Thailand, Dennis is inspired to go and do the same. Quickly thrown into the seedy underbelly of Thailand's sex tourism scene, he nearly gives up on finding a bride of his own. But when a visit to a local gym turns into an unexpected night on the town, Dennis finds that there may be hope for him yet.

"Kold's performance is daring in its simplicity unlike anything on screen today (...), and stays with you."
Las Vegas Informer

Mr. Matthiesen has a way of consistently and gently upending expectations
The New York Times

'Teddy Bear' has a heart as big as its gigantic leading man, and deserves its place on the growing list of excellent films coming out of Denmark.
Cinespect

'Another high point is Mads Matthiesen's... Danish charmer TEDDY BEAR... The delicacy of Dennis's emotions make a startling contrast with his astonishing, mountainous body.'
The New York Times

'Kim Kold, a real body-builder who plays Dennis, is a warm hulk who fills the screen, literally. Because of his size, it's hard to take your eyes off him. The tattooed giant is an ideal metaphor for the loner who can't fit in either in Denmark... or in Thailand, where he turns downs the pleasures of sex with girls one-third his size.'
Screen Daily

"(Teddy Bear) succeeds immensely, as it blends into its startling realism humor, tenderness, and pain into a beautiful coming-of-age story for a man who should have broken free of his familial bondage years before."
Film Fracture

"A surprisingly warm-hearted and complex drama...and writer/director Mads Matthiesen deserves praise for recognizing and developing it."
Tonight at the Movies

"A pleasure to watch because it takes interesting characters on an interesting journey."
Film Threat

'Matthiesen's unadorned observational style has a distinctly Scandinavian stoicism that trusts both the comedy and sentiment to emerge organically. TEDDY BEAR has a restrained charm and an emotional payoff in keeping with its prevailing understatement.'
The Hollywood Reporter

"... A sweet, moving narrative, Teddy Bear is set to receive strong marks in Sundance's World Competition section."
Indiewire

"Featuring elegant handheld camerawork, an introspective story, and strong acting, this Danish gem should be high on your to-see list..."
Stark Insider