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The Glass-Blower's Children (1998)

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...

  • Drama
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Pernilla AugustPernilla AugustSofia
  • Photo of Stellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdAlbert
  • Photo of Oliver P. PeldiusOliver P. PeldiusKlas
  • Photo of Jasmine HeikuraJasmine HeikuraKlara
  • Photo of Lena GranhagenLena GranhagenFlaxa Mildväder
  • Photo of Elin KlingaElin KlingaThe Empress
  • Photo of Thommy BerggrenThommy BerggrenThe Emperor
  • Photo of Ann-Cathrin PalmeAnn-Cathrin PalmeNana
  • Photo of Måns WestfeltMåns WestfeltThe Coachman
  • Photo of Ewa FrölingEwa FrölingNana (voice)

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