A Bastard Child
Horungen
Synopsis
In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Knutte Wester
- Screenplay & Story
- Knutte Wester
- Original Title
- Horungen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Bautafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Knutte Wester
Knutte Wester
Therese Högberg
Department Leadership Roster
Knutte Wester
Director
Knutte Wester
Writer
Therese Högberg
Producer
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What is A Bastard Child about?
In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.
Who directed A Bastard Child?
A Bastard Child was directed by Knutte Wester.
Who stars in A Bastard Child?
The principal cast of A Bastard Child includes Inga Landgré, Lo Lander Rosén, Frida Sandberg, Viktor Lander, Magnus Nilsson Mäki.
When was A Bastard Child released and how long is it?
A Bastard Child was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 57m.