Summaries

Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...—Fredrik Klasson <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • 19th century
  • based on novel
  • rural setting
  • swedish
  • glass blower
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
Release date Feb 26, 1998
Countries of origin Norway Denmark Sweden
Language Swedish
Filming locations Svensk Filmindustri, Filmstaden, Råsunda, Stockholms län, Sweden
Production companies Birkeland Film Produktion Nordic Screen Development Ekengren & partners filmekonomi

Box office

Budget $28000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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