a new land... a new hope... a new dream
1971 · PG · 3h 11m · Drama, History, Western
Genres: Drama, History, Western
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.
Director: Jan Troell
Writers: Vilhelm Moberg, Bengt Forslund, Jan Troell
Music by: Erik Nordgren
Cinematography: Jan Troell
Editor: Jan Troell
Budget: $2M · Rated 7.4/10 by 130 viewers
Part of the The Emigrants franchise.