Sonja (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1943, Sonja is a drama film directed by Hampe Faustman, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Sonja (Birgit Tengroth) is a housewife happily married with the factory worker Kurt (Åke Grönberg). But what he doesn't know is that Sonja has a dark secret of the past; she is a former prostitute. When suddenly Sonja's former, sleazy pimp Nick (Sture Lagerwall) shows up, he blackmails her into giving him money and letting him stay at their home. Otherwise he will tell Kurt about Sonja past. Sonja comply, but when Nick starts a relationship with Kurt's young and innocent sister Maj, Sonja has to act so Maj doesn't make the same mistake she did.
Who’s in it. Sonja stars Birgit Tengroth as Sonja Larsson, Åke Grönberg as Kurt Larsson, Sture Lagerwall as Nick Berggren and Elsie Albiin as Maja Larsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sonja has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sonja tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sonja (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sonja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sonja worth watching?
- Sonja holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sonja?
- Sonja stars Birgit Tengroth, Åke Grönberg, Sture Lagerwall, Elsie Albiin and David Erikson.
- When was Sonja released?
- Sonja was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.