The Emigrants (1971)

Utvandrarna

a new land... a new hope... a new dream

151 min★ 8.0 · 8,435 votes

• Drama
• History

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.

Release date

March 8, 1971

Country of origin

Sweden

Music

Erik Nordgren

Budget

$1,600,000