Kejsaren (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1979, Kejsaren is a drama film directed by Jösta Hagelbäck, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Before World War II, Swedish workers had to deal with low wages, scarce work, and the extensive importation of foreign labor, particularly for the purpose of breaking strikes. This did not make foreigners of any stripe very popular, and those from "guest worker" countries were particularly disliked. In this film, set in 1938, a half-Polish boy goes to Poland in search of his mother, runs into financial and psychological difficulties there, and is sent back to a Swedish mental hospital. In another story, an unfortunate woman suffers a miscarriage and ends up at the asylum where the Polish boy is being kept.
Who’s in it. Kejsaren stars Anders Åberg as Eije Ström, Gerissa Jalander as Mother, Bo Lindström as Albin Ström and Tomas Norström as Farmhand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Kejsaren sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kejsaren page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kejsaren tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kejsaren (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kejsaren change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kejsaren worth watching?
- Kejsaren holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kejsaren?
- Kejsaren stars Anders Åberg, Gerissa Jalander, Bo Lindström, Tomas Norström and Emy Storm.
- When was Kejsaren released?
- Kejsaren was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.