(1987)Directed by Bille August157 minDrama

“They thought the world would be theirs.”

In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Pelle Hvenegaardas Pelle Karlsson

Max von Sydowas Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand

Erik Paaskeas Stengården Foreman

Björn Granathas Erik - Swedish Farm Worker

Astrid Villaumeas Mrs. Kongstrup

Axel Strøbyeas Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord

Troels Asmussenas Rud - A Boy

Kristina Törnqvistas Anna - Stengården Maid

Karen Wegeneras Madam Olsen

Sofie Gråbølas Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece

Lars Simonsenas Nils Køller - Father of Anna's Children

Buster Larsenas Ole Køller - Nils' Father

John Wittigas Schoolteacher Friis

Troels Munkas Physician

Nis Bank-Mikkelsenas Priest

Lena-Pia Bernhardssonas 'Suggan' (Soen) - Rud's Mother

Anna Lise Hirsch Bjerrumas Karna - Stengården Maid

Morten Jørgensenas Countryman

Erik Frisbergas Public Official

Wilhelm Weberas Stensgården Judge

Henrik Hansenas Gustav - Stengården Farmhand

Thyge Andersenas Stengården Tailor

Benjamin Holck Henriksenas Henrik Bødker - Student

Daniel Roosenas Priest's Son

Pelle the Conqueror