The Child
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About
The classic movie from 1938 is an adaptation of Oscar Braatens play. Eva Sletto plays the young factory worker Milja, and Harald Heide Steen as her unfaithful boyfriend Julius.Milja and Julius are a happy couple working at the factory, and everything is good until Petrina shows up at the arena. Julius is bewitched by the girl, who gets him to drink and steal.Milja is soon left alone with the shame - and a bastard child. The child is placed with Hønse-Lovisa while Milja is at the factory, but a doctor casts his eyes on Milja`s young. He's looking for children to adopt to rich westside people. In her desperation, Milja gives away the dearest thing she owns, for the kid to have better conditions than she manages to give him.It is Hønse-Lovisa that convinces her that the material benefits can never compensate for real love and care.
Cast
Eva Sletto
as Milja
Harald Heide Steen
as Julius
Ragnhild Hald
as Hønse-Lovisa
Tove Bryn
as Petrina
Astrid Sommer
as Krestena
Agnethe Schibsted-Hansson
as Gurina
Hans Bille
as Doktoren
Hauk Aabel
as Krestoffer
Hauk Gisti
as Engebret
Liv Uchermann Selmer
as Lagreta, mor til Julius
Signe Ramberg
as Olina
Maj Nielsen-Sæther
as Sesjant-Petra
Ellinor Borg
as Pasient
Ellen Bugge
as Pasient
Bjarne Bø
as Pasient
Helge Essmar
as Olaf
Marie Hedemark
as En arbeiderkone
Joachim Holst-Jensen
as En kelner
Ole Leikvang
as Pasient
Kirsten Monrad-Aas
as En vestkantfrue
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About The Child
The classic movie from 1938 is an adaptation of Oscar Braatens play. Eva Sletto plays the young factory worker Milja, and Harald Heide Steen as her unfaithful boyfriend Julius.Milja and Julius are a happy couple working at the factory, and everything is good until Petrina shows up at the arena. Julius is bewitched by the girl, who gets him to drink and steal.Milja is soon left alone with the shame - and a bastard child. The child is placed with Hønse-Lovisa while Milja is at the factory, but a doctor casts his eyes on Milja`s young. He's looking for children to adopt to rich westside people. In her desperation, Milja gives away the dearest thing she owns, for the kid to have better conditions than she manages to give him.It is Hønse-Lovisa that convinces her that the material benefits can never compensate for real love and care. Running 100 minutes.
The Child Cast and Characters
The cast features Eva Sletto (as Milja), Harald Heide Steen (as Julius), Ragnhild Hald (as Hønse-Lovisa), Tove Bryn (as Petrina), and Astrid Sommer (as Krestena). Their performances are a major reason The Child has built such a passionate audience.
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The Child flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy NO storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Child?
The Child runs for 100 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is The Child good? What's the rating?
The Child holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Child?
The main cast includes Eva Sletto, Harald Heide Steen, Ragnhild Hald, and Tove Bryn, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Child available in NO?
Yes — The Child was originally produced in NO and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Child released?
The Child was released in 1938.
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What is The Child about?
The Child is a Drama film. The classic movie from 1938 is an adaptation of Oscar Braatens play. Eva Sletto plays the young factory worker Milja, and Harald Heide Steen as her unfaithful boyfriend Julius.Milja and Julius are a happy couple working at the factory, and everything is good until Petrina shows up at the arena. Julius is bewitched by the girl, who gets him to drink and steal.Milja is soon left alone with the shame - and a bastard child. The child is placed with Hønse-Lovisa while Milja is at the factory, but a doctor casts his eyes on Milja`s young. He's looking for children to adopt to rich westside people. In her desperation, Milja gives away the dearest thing she owns, for the kid to have better conditions than she manages to give him.It is Hønse-Lovisa that convinces her that the material benefits can never compensate for real love and care.
When was The Child released?
The Child was released on October 6, 1938. It has a runtime of 1h 40m.
Who stars in The Child?
The Child stars Eva Sletto, Harald Heide Steen, Ragnhild Hald and Tove Bryn. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Child available in HD?
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