In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.
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Revenue
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Title
A Bastard Child
Released
Feb 24, 2017
Rated
11
Region of Origin
Sweden
Original Audio
Swedish
Runtime
57m
Status
Released
Studio
Bautafilm
