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Cast
Busk Margit Jonsson
as Anna Hansson
Per Myrberg
as Erik Svensson
Adolf Jahr
as Löpar-Nisse Jonsson
Sven Nilsson
as Stor-Sven Ersson, Erik's Father
Märta Dorff
as Mor Lisa, Erik's Mother
Olle Hilding
as Jan Hansson, Anna's Father
Märta Arbin
as Mor Annika, Anna's Mother
Björn Gustafson
as Anders
Frank Sundström
as Squire
Marianne Aminoff
as The Gracious Wife
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1957
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes2
DirectorGöran Gentele
WritersGöran Gentele
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe People of Värmland
About The People of Värmland
Erik, the son of a wealthy farmer, and Anna, the daughter of a poor crofter, have known each other since they were children. Now, that they are grown up, they love each other, but their parents won't let them have each other, since their families are enemies. Erik's father wants him to marry a rich girl instead and when Anna hears about this, she falls ill and even starts to show signs of insanity. Will the two have each other or will everything go wrong?
Directed by Göran Gentele, The People of Värmland leans on a strong ensemble — Busk Margit Jonsson, Per Myrberg, Adolf Jahr — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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