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The Child

6.5(2)19381h 46m1

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.

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    6.5/10

    2 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Norwegian
  • norway
  • dysfunctional marriage

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Release dates

  • NorwayNO

    • TheatricalA6 Oct 1938

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When was The Child released?
The Child was released on 6 October 1938.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for The Child?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Child is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Child?
The Child holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.
Who directed The Child?
The Child (1938) was directed by Rasmus Breistein.
How long is The Child?
The Child runs for 1h 46m.

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