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.
Released: Mar 08, 1971
Runtime: 191 minutes
Stars: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Sven-Olof Bern, Aina Alfredsson, Allan Edwall
Crew: Jan Troell (Director), Vilhelm Moberg (Novel), Lasse Sandgren (Key Grip), Eddie Axberg (Sound Mixer), Georg Oddner (Editorial Consultant), Peter Høimark (Property Master)