The Emigrants
Utvandrarna
“Driven by hope. Bound by love.”
Synopsis
Sweden, 1849. A poverty-stricken family decides to move to America in the hope of finding a better and more prosperous life. Although they know the journey will be dangerous and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange and wild land is great, they are determined to succeed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Utvandrerne - På kino 2. septemberOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-02
Top Cast
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Lisa Carlehed
Kristina
Gustaf Skarsgård
Karl-Oskar
Tove Lo
Ulrika
Lena Strömdahl
Anna
Sofia Helin
Judit
Nova Salmi-Wikander
Elin
Díana Bermudez
Wichahpi
James Longshore
Saloon Owner
Florin Zhang
Kerstin Linden
Lill-Märta
Jesper Arin
Dean Brusander
Laurence Kinlan
Pastor Jackson
Alexandru Simion
Harbour Coordinator
Stefan Cronwall
Blacksmith
Harald Knutsen-Öy
Johan
Paul Cimpoieru
Lunatic Man
Mari Loewen
Boat Passanger
Ola Normelli
Country Gentleman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Poppe
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Bache-Wiig, Siv Rajendram Eliassen
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Utvandrarna
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Film i Väst, SF Studios, Film i Västerbotten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Poppe
Anna Bache-Wiig, Siv Rajendram Eliassen, Vilhelm Moberg
Johan Söderqvist
John Christian Rosenlund
Einar Egeland
Fredrik Wikström, Petter Skavlan
Department Leadership Roster
Einar Egeland
Editor
Erik Poppe
Director
Fredrik Wikström
Producer
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Anna Bache-Wiig
Screenplay
Siv Rajendram Eliassen
Screenplay
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
Alex Hansson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emigrants
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What is The Emigrants about?
Sweden, 1849. A poverty-stricken family decides to move to America in the hope of finding a better and more prosperous life. Although they know the journey will be dangerous and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange and wild land is great, they are determined to succeed.
Who directed The Emigrants?
The Emigrants was directed by Erik Poppe.
Who stars in The Emigrants?
The principal cast of The Emigrants includes Lisa Carlehed, Gustaf Skarsgård, Tove Lo, Lena Strömdahl, Sofia Helin.
When was The Emigrants released and how long is it?
The Emigrants was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emigrants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emigrants was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
Is The Emigrants based on a book or true story?
The Emigrants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vilhelm Moberg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emigrants?
The Emigrants holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).