The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Driven by hope. Bound by love.

2021 · 148 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, History

Sweden, 1849. A poverty-stricken family decides to move to America in the hope of finding a better and more prosperous life. Although they know the journey will be dangerous and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange and wild land is great, they are determined to succeed.

Directed by Erik Poppe · Written by Siv Rajendram Eliassen

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