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The Glass-Blower's Children (1998)

Original title: Glasblåsarns barn

1998-02-27 · 1h 50m · SV
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Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...

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Anders GrönrosDirector

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Pernilla AugustPernilla AugustSofiaStellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdAlbertOliver P. PeldiusOliver P. PeldiusKlasJasmine HeikuraJasmine HeikuraKlaraLena GranhagenLena GranhagenFlaxa MildväderElin KlingaElin KlingaThe EmpressThommy BerggrenThommy BerggrenThe EmperorAnn-Cathrin PalmeAnn-Cathrin PalmeNanaMåns WestfeltMåns WestfeltThe CoachmanEwa FrölingEwa FrölingNana (voice)Johan UlvesonJohan UlvesonThe Raven Kloke (voice)Helge JordalHelge JordalGlass Seller

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19th centuryChild kidnappingGlass blowing

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Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinity19th Century · Child Kidnapping · Glass BlowingDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference670528Actor preference125517 · 361541 · 304183

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What is The Glass-Blower's Children about?

Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...

How long is The Glass-Blower's Children?

The Glass-Blower's Children has a runtime of 110 minutes.