The Emigrants

Name: The Emigrants
Released: 1971-03-08
Rating: 7.4

1971

a new land... a new hope... a new dream

Trailer

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. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.

Release Date

1971-03-08

Status

Released

Original Title

Utvandrarna

Runtime

3h 11m

Budget

$1,600,000

Original Language

SV

Production Countries

Sweden

Production Companies

SF Studios

Overview

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. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.

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