The New Land

1972, Movie, 3h 22min

A Swedish immigrant family struggles to adapt to their new life on the American frontier during the second half of the 19th century amidst civil war, native uprising and the lure of gold in California.

Based on a book by Vilhelm Moberg

Country: Sweden

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Kasper Løvborg

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Continuing the grubby realism of 'The Emigrants', the conclusion sees Sydow, Ullmann et al settle in Minnesota. It's a fantastic yarn, and the two actors are even more phenomenal than one has come to expect. It's also a very da...

5 years ago

Milo Magnusson

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Ett måste att se...

3 years ago

Critic Lotta Zachrisson

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...det [är] de starka karaktärerna [...] samt de gripande levnadsödena som man inte kan få nog av, som är den största styrkan i Nybyggarna

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The New Land is a movie that tells the story of a Swedish immigrant family who travels to America in 1850 in search of a better life. They face various challenges such as adjusting to a new culture, clearing land, building a home, and coping with the threat of Native American attacks. The family experiences both triumphs and tragedies as they struggle to make a new life for themselves in this unfamiliar land. Along the way, they encounter diverse characters, including friendly neighbors and Pastor Jackson, who help shape their journey. Despite facing difficult obstacles, the family remains resilient and determined to make their dreams a reality.

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You can stream The New Land on: Apple TV Store

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