Emma's Shadow
Skyggen af Emma
Synopsis
Emma (Line Kruse) is an eleven year-old only child from a wealthy Danish family. Emma's parents seem more interested in their own interests than in her. One evening when Emma overhears her mother talking about how tragic it must be to have your child kidnapped, Emma decides to stage her own kidnapping. She soon meets Malthe, a kind-hearted, child-like, naïve sewer cleaner who literally stumbles on to her. She convinces Malthe that she is a Russian princess whose family is being chased by Bolsheviks, so Malthe lets Emma stay with him in his very modest abode. After being "kidnapped" for a few days, Emma decides to return home. But, just as she is about to return, she overhears a couple of servants talking about how her parents don't seem to be very upset over her dilemma....
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Line Kruse
Emma Zülow
Börje Ahlstedt
Malthe Eliasson
Inge Sofie Skovbo
Emma's Mother
Bent N. Steinert
Gustav
Ken Vedsegaard
Albert
Ulla Henningsen
Ruth
Otto Brandenburg
Tage Vilse
Sanne Grangaard
Rosa
Lene Vasegaard
Dorthe
Pernille Hansen
Lise
Jesper Christensen
Poul, Zülow's chauffeur
Jeanne Boel
Line
Erik Wedersøe
Policeman
Søren Østergaard
Policeman
Hardy Rafn
Police Inspector
Flemming Jensen
Police Technician
Arne Hansen
Rydtkov
Holger Boland
Orgelmand
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Jörn O. Jensen
- Original Score
- Thomas Lindahl
- Original Title
- Skyggen af Emma
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metronome Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Jörn O. Jensen, Rumle Hammerich, Hans Kragh-Jacobsen, Åke Sandgren, Kirsten Bonnén Rask, Flemming Quist Møller
Thomas Lindahl
Dan Laustsen
Leif Axel Kjeldsen
Tivi Magnusson
Department Leadership Roster
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Director
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Screenplay
Jörn O. Jensen
Screenplay
Dan Laustsen
Director of Photography
Leif Axel Kjeldsen
Editor
Thomas Lindahl
Original Music Composer
Tivi Magnusson
Producer
Lars Nielsen
Production Design
Jette Termann
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Emma's Shadow about?
Emma (Line Kruse) is an eleven year-old only child from a wealthy Danish family. Emma's parents seem more interested in their own interests than in her. One evening when Emma overhears her mother talking about how tragic it must be to have your child kidnapped, Emma decides to stage her own kidnapping. She soon meets Malthe, a kind-hearted, child-like, naïve sewer cleaner who literally stumbles on to her. She convinces Malthe that she is a Russian princess whose family is being chased by Bolsheviks, so Malthe lets Emma stay with him in his very modest abode. After being "kidnapped" for a few days, Emma decides to return home. But, just as she is about to return, she overhears a couple of servants talking about how her parents don't seem to be very upset over her dilemma....
Who directed Emma's Shadow?
Emma's Shadow was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
Who stars in Emma's Shadow?
The principal cast of Emma's Shadow includes Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt, Inge Sofie Skovbo, Bent N. Steinert, Ken Vedsegaard.
When was Emma's Shadow released and how long is it?
Emma's Shadow was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Emma's Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emma's Shadow was composed by Thomas Lindahl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emma's Shadow?
Emma's Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).