Kejsaren (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Kejsaren (1979) — Before World War II, Swedish workers had to deal with low wages, scarce work, and the…
Kejsaren (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Anders Åberg as Eije Ström
- Gerissa Jalander as Mother
- Bo Lindström as Albin Ström
- Tomas Norström as Farmhand
- Emy Storm as Gerda
- Jan Dolata as The Pimp's helper
- Jan Jönsson as Madman at St. Lars
- Anne-Lie Kinnunen as Singer at Tavern
- Gisela von Matuska as Woman at the Polish Church
- Urszula Repinska as Tavern guest
- Bill Salo as Accordion player
- Renata Orlik as Waitress
- Richard Hobert as Farmhand
- Roman Nowak as Priest
- Bert Sorbon as The Count
Why Watch Kejsaren?
The Vibe: Kejsaren is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1979. Directed by Jösta Hagelbäck, and starring Anders Åberg, Gerissa Jalander, Bo Lindström 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.
Fan Reception: With an exceptional rating of 9/10, Kejsaren is widely acclaimed by audiences, signifying elite-tier storytelling and production value that puts it among the best drama titles of 1979.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Kejsaren deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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