Jerusalem
– Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine...
Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine.
07 Mar 1997
Swedish, English, Russian
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Bille August
Bille August, Selma Lagerlöf (novel), Charlotte Lesche (adaptation), Klas Östergren (adaptation)
Maria Bonnevie, Ulf Friberg, Pernilla August, Lena Endre
The beginning of the 20th century. Gertrud and Ingmar are in love with each other. While Ingmar is away during the winter, a religious wave spreads in the area. Also Gertrud becomes a follower of the new Christian belief. The new priest is very mesmerizing and he wants his followers to emigrate with him to Palestine. Ingmar's sister decides to follow him and sells the home which has been the family's for centuries. The only way for Ingmar to save it is to marry the daughter of the man who buys it, Barbro. With Ingmar married to another, Gertrud cannot stay and follows the others to Palestine. However, Ingmar does not love Barbro. He is still in love with Gertrud and eventually follows her.
2 wins & 3 nominations.