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Cast
Karl Aagaard Østvig Jr.
as Tor, Jensen's son
Anne-Eline Christie
as Liv
Martin Gisti
as Albert Jensen, worker
Johan Hauge
as West, director
Betzy Holter
as Mrs. West
Borger Jahr
as Anton, Tor's friend
Victor Lindzen
as A communist leader
Karin Meyer
as Jensen's wife
Alf Strømsnes
as Kristian
Einar Tveito
as Bjorn Storhaug, a farmer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageNorwegian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorWalter Fyrst
WritersWalter Fyrst
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUnge viljer
About Unge viljer
In the difficult 30'ies, the poor working family Jensen is struggling in affording their sons education, and it ends in tragedy. The son befriends the daughter of the, not liked by the rich employer West, which sends his daughter away.
Directed by Walter Fyrst, Unge viljer leans on a strong ensemble — Karl Aagaard Østvig Jr., Anne-Eline Christie, Martin Gisti — 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 1943.
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