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The Emigrants

2021 2h 28m Drama History List
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A poverty-stricken family chooses to escape Sweden and set out for America, in the hopes of finding a better and more prosperous life. What follows is a journey full of treacherous danger, grueling travels and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange land. Despite their struggles, they are determined to fit, but are plagued by the fear that this new land may not be the idyllic paradise promised. Read More Read Less

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Leslie Felperin Guardian The film ventures towards the edge of politically correct cliche – but we can let it slide given the grit and honesty elsewhere. Rated: 4/5 Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A poverty-stricken family chooses to escape Sweden and set out for America, in the hopes of finding a better and more prosperous life. What follows is a journey full of treacherous danger, grueling travels and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange land. Despite their struggles, they are determined to fit, but are plagued by the fear that this new land may not be the idyllic paradise promised.
Director
Erik Poppe
Producer
Fredrik Wikström
Screenwriter
Siv Rajendram Eliassen, Anna Bache-Wiig
Production Co
SF Studios
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
Swedish
Runtime
2h 28m