Becoming Astrid

Overview

When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.

Directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen

Top cast

Alba August

Astrid Lindgren

Maria Bonnevie

Hanna

Trine Dyrholm

Marie

Henrik Rafaelsen

Blomberg

Magnus Krepper

Samuel

Björn Gustafsson

Sture

M

Marius Damslev

Lasse

Willy Ramnek Petri

Gunnar

L

Liv LeMoyne

Saga

Sofia Karemyr

Madicken

Mira Mitchell

Berta

M

Maria Fahl Vikander

Astrid (1987)

Maria Alm Norell

Olivia

Lars Väringer

KAK Director

Eric Ericson

Doctor

Li Brådhe

Landlady

S

Sidsel Arnfred

Midwife

Marie Knudsen Fogh

Nurse

Emelie Strömberg

Maid

L

Linnea Waisanen

Maid

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