The Emigrants (1971)
Original Title: Utvandrarna
Drama
History
7.5 (113 votes)
3h 11m
Overview
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
Details
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Writer
- Jan Troell
- Original Language
- Swedish
- Budget
- $1,600,000
Cast
Aina Alfredsson
Allan Edwall
Eddie Axberg
Hans Alfredson
Liv Ullmann
Max von Sydow
Monica Zetterlund
Pierre Lindstedt
Sven-Olof Bern
Ulla Smidje
Keywords
19th century
american dream
emigrant
farm worker
hardship
husband wife relationship
journey
minnesota
sailing ship
sea voyage
seasickness
ship
swedish family
the new world
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