The end of the 19th century. A boat filled with Swedish emigrants comes to the Danish island of Bornholm. Among them are Lasse and his son Pelle who move to Denmark to find work. They find employment at a large farm, but are treated as the lowest form of life.
Director.........: Bille August
Writers..........: Martin Andersen Nexø (Novel), Bjarne Reuter,
Per Olov Enquist & Bille August (Screenplay)
Starring.........: Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske