11 Feb 2003
Distant Lights
Lichter is an episodic tale from Hans-Christian Schmid about the life on the border between Germany and Poland. The film sheds light on the everyday stories of escape and desperateness.
Everlasting Moments
In a time of social change and unrest, war and poverty, a young working class woman, Maria, wins a camera in a lottery. The decision to keep it alters her whole life.
Top Billed Cast
Maria Heiskanen Maria Larsson
Mikael Persbrandt Sigfrid Larsson
Jesper Christensen Sebastian Pedersen
Emil Jensen Englund
Callin Öhrvall Maja Larsson (age 15-22)
Nellie Almgren Maja Larsson (age 8-10)
Birte Heribertson Maja Larsson (narration) / Aunt Tora
Ghita Nørby Miss Fagerdal
Amanda Ooms Matilda
Hans Henrik Clemensen Mr. Fagerdal
Maria Lundqvist Miss Petrén
Annika Lundgren Miss Öst
Ann Petrén Ida
Livia Millhagen Ingeborg's mother
Zenna Fiscella Ingeborg
Claire Wikholm Grandmother Karna
Antti Reini Finnish Sea Captain
Johanna Troell Margareta
Rune Bergman Maria's Father
Hans Alfredson Prison Guard
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