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The Emigrants (1971)

The Emigrants (1971)

Drama History Western

a new land... a new hope... a new dream

Release Date: 1971, March 8
Directors: Jan Troell
Countries: Sweden
Production: SF Studios
Cast: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Åke Fridell, Halvar Björk, Linn Ullmann, Monica Zetterlund, Erik Johansson, Hans Alfredson, Eddie Axberg, Pierre Lindstedt, Allan Edwall, Agneta Prytz

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.

Keywords:

19th century journey husband wife relationship minnesota ship sailing ship american dream sea voyage farm worker hardship swedish family the new world emigrant seasickness