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The Disciple (2013)

Original title: Lärjungen

2013-09-26 · 1h 33m · SV
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The Disciple is set in the summer of 1939, when 13-year-old Karl arrives in the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea to work as lighthouse master Hasselbond’s assistant. Hasselbond, however, turns him down because of his young age. Karl struggles desperately to stay on and makes friends with Hasselbond’s oppressed son, Gustaf, but their friendship changes to rivalry and hate when Hasselbond starts to favor Karl over his own son.

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Ulrika BengtsDirector

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Erik EngeErik EngeKarl BergPatrik KumpulainenPatrik KumpulainenGustaf HasselbondNiklas GroundstroemNiklas GroundstroemMajakkamestari HasselbondAmanda OomsAmanda OomsDorrit HasselbondPing Mon H. WallénPing Mon H. WallénEmma Hasselbond

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Woman directorDisciplineLighthouseLighthouse keeper

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Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Discipline · LighthouseDialogue densityDramaDirector preference558478Actor preference101429 · 562396 · 562397Country preferenceFi

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What is The Disciple about?

The Disciple is set in the summer of 1939, when 13-year-old Karl arrives in the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea to work as lighthouse master Hasselbond’s assistant. Hasselbond, however, turns him down because of his young age. Karl struggles desperately to stay on and makes friends with Hasselbond’s oppressed son, Gustaf, but their friendship changes to rivalry and hate when Hasselbond starts to favor Karl over his own son.

How long is The Disciple?

The Disciple has a runtime of 93 minutes.