Iben's estranged husband and Mathilde's father. A man with a criminal record who lost visitation rights, he abducts Iben in a white van to forcibly take her to a psychiatric hospital, believing she is unfit and responsible for their son's death.
Asger initially sees Michael as the principal threat.
Asger treats Michael as the apparent abductor, calls him directly, and declares that Michael deserves to be executed.
Michael is Mathilde's father, although he is not allowed to see her.
Mathilde identifies Michael as her father and gives Asger Michael's phone number.
Their broken marriage forms the family conflict behind the abduction.
The plot identifies Michael as Iben's estranged husband, and Mathilde explains that they are separated.
Rashid investigates Michael's background for clues to Iben's destination.
Rashid breaks into Michael's house and finds records concerning Michael's criminal history and lost visitation rights.
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