Movie

Emma's Shadow

★ 6.9(12)19881h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Release date: 1988-01-01
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Metronome Productions

About Emma's Shadow

Emma's Shadow is a 1988 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, starring Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt and Inge Sofie Skovbo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Emma's Shadow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Emma (Line Kruse) is an eleven year-old only child from a wealthy Danish family. Emma's parents seem more interested in their own interests than in her. One evening when Emma overhears her mother talking about how tragic it must be to have your child kidnapped, Emma decides to stage her own kidnapping. She soon meets Malthe, a kind-hearted, child-like, naïve sewer cleaner who literally stumbles on to her. She convinces Malthe that she is a Russian princess whose family is being chased by Bolsheviks, so Malthe lets Emma stay with him in his very modest abode. After being "kidnapped" for a few days, Emma decides to return home. But, just as she is about to return, she overhears a couple of servants talking about how her parents don't seem to be very upset over her dilemma....

Cast

Line Kruse

Emma Zülow

Börje Ahlstedt

Malthe Eliasson

Inge Sofie Skovbo

Emma's Mother

Bent N. Steinert

Gustav

Ken Vedsegaard

Albert

Ulla Henningsen

Ruth

Otto Brandenburg

Tage Vilse

Sanne Grangaard

Rosa

Lene Vasegaard

Dorthe

Pernille Hansen

Lise

Jesper Christensen

Poul, Zülow's chauffeur

Jeanne Boel

Line

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Emma's Shadow in Canada?+

Emma's Shadow is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Emma's Shadow on Netflix?+

Emma's Shadow is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Emma's Shadow?+

Emma's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Emma's Shadow?+

Emma's Shadow stars Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt, Inge Sofie Skovbo, Bent N. Steinert and Ken Vedsegaard.

When did Emma's Shadow come out?+

Emma's Shadow is a 1988 movie directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.

What genre is Emma's Shadow?+

Emma's Shadow is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Emma's Shadow?+

Emma's Shadow was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.