A Bastard Child(2017)
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A Bastard Child Synopsis
In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.
A Bastard Child (2017) is a documentary, animation and history film directed by Knutte Wester, released on February 24, 2017 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Inga Landgré, Lo Lander Rosén, Frida Sandberg and Viktor Lander.
- Director:
- Knutte Wester
- Writers:
- Knutte Wester
- Producers:
- Therese Högberg
- Production:
- Bautafilm
- Status:
- Released
A Bastard Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Inga Landgré
as Narrator (voice)
- Lo Lander Rosén
Lo Lander Rosén
as Hervor
- Frida Sandberg
Frida Sandberg
as Ada
- Viktor Lander
Viktor Lander
as Valler
- Magnus Nilsson Mäki
Magnus Nilsson Mäki
as herr Debaut
- Elvira Lander
Elvira Lander
as fru Debaut
Key crew
Directed by Knutte Wester, written by Knutte Wester, produced by Therese Högberg.
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Who stars in A Bastard Child?
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The main cast of A Bastard Child (2017) includes Inga Landgré, Lo Lander Rosén, Frida Sandberg, Viktor Lander and Magnus Nilsson Mäki. The film was directed by Knutte Wester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Bastard Child released?
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A Bastard Child was released on February 24, 2017 and runs for 57m.