The Emigrants Collection

"The Emigrants Collection" is a two-part cinematic adaptation of Vilhelm Moberg's four-novel series chronicling a Swedish farming family's journey to America in the mid-nineteenth century. Spanning over 393 minutes, the collection offers a detailed portrayal of their voyage and subsequent struggles to establish themselves in a new land. Movie legends Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann star as Karl Oskar and Kristina, respectively, navigating numerous physical and emotional hardships throughout their arduous transatlantic journey. The films within the collection are Utvandrarna (1971) and Nybuggarna (1972). Together, these installments aim to depict the experiences of countless individuals who sought a better life across the Atlantic. The collection's meticulous detail in depicting the family's story is considered a significant achievement in screen drama concerning the settling of America. The series is based on The Emigrants (1949), Unto a Good Land (1952), The Settlers (1956), and The Last Letter Home (1959) by Vilhelm Moberg. The collection was produced between 1971 and 1972 with a total budget of 1,600,000.