A Bastard Child (2017)
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.
Top Cast
Inga Landgré
Narrator (voice)
Lo Lander Rosén
Hervor
Frida Sandberg
Ada
Viktor Lander
Valler
Magnus Nilsson Mäki
herr Debaut
Elvira Lander
fru Debaut
FAQ about A Bastard Child
What is A Bastard Child about?
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…
When was A Bastard Child released?
A Bastard Child was released in 2017.
What genres does A Bastard Child belong to?
A Bastard Child is categorised as Documentary, Animation, History.
Who stars in A Bastard Child?
The cast of A Bastard Child includes Inga Landgré, Lo Lander Rosén, Frida Sandberg, Viktor Lander, Magnus Nilsson Mäki.