The Emigrants

A slow, somber journey through hardship and hope, with stark landscapes and quiet emotional weight.

Directed by

Erik Poppe

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Lisa Carlehed, Gustaf Skarsgård, Tove Lo

Tagline

Driven by hope. Bound by love.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, immigration, politics

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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