The Child
Originally released in 1938. The Child is a drama film. directed by Rasmus Breistein.
Starring Eva Sletto, Harald Heide Steen, and Ragnhild Hald
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Child 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 ...
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Rasmus Breistein.
How long is The Child?
The Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Child released?
The Child was released on October 6, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Child?
The main cast of The Child includes Eva Sletto, Harald Heide Steen, Ragnhild Hald, Tove Bryn, Astrid Sommer.