Movie

The Glass-Blower's Children

★ 5.7(16)19981h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Anders Grönros
Release date: 1998-02-27
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Swedish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Audiovisuellt Produksjonsfond

About The Glass-Blower's Children

The Glass-Blower's Children is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Anders Grönros, starring Pernilla August, Stellan Skarsgård and Oliver P. Peldius. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Glass-Blower's Children in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...

Cast

Pernilla August

Sofia

Stellan Skarsgård

Albert

Oliver P. Peldius

Klas

Jasmine Heikura

Klara

Lena Granhagen

Flaxa Mildväder

Elin Klinga

The Empress

Thommy Berggren

The Emperor

Ann-Cathrin Palme

Nana

Måns Westfelt

The Coachman

Ewa Fröling

Nana (voice)

Johan Ulveson

The Raven Kloke (voice)

Helge Jordal

Glass Seller

Themes & keywords

child kidnappingglass blowing19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Glass-Blower's Children in Italy?+

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Is The Glass-Blower's Children on Netflix?+

The Glass-Blower's Children is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Glass-Blower's Children?+

The Glass-Blower's Children has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Glass-Blower's Children?+

The Glass-Blower's Children stars Pernilla August, Stellan Skarsgård, Oliver P. Peldius, Jasmine Heikura and Lena Granhagen.

When did The Glass-Blower's Children come out?+

The Glass-Blower's Children is a 1998 movie directed by Anders Grönros.

What genre is The Glass-Blower's Children?+

The Glass-Blower's Children is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Glass-Blower's Children?+

The Glass-Blower's Children was directed by Anders Grönros.