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Becoming Astrid

Be the author of your own story.

7.0

2018•2h 3m

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.

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Photo of Alba August

Alba August

Astrid Lindgren

Photo of Maria Bonnevie

Maria Bonnevie

Hanna

Photo of Trine Dyrholm

Trine Dyrholm

Marie

Photo of Henrik Rafaelsen

Henrik Rafaelsen

Blomberg

Photo of Magnus Krepper

Magnus Krepper

Samuel

Photo of Björn Gustafsson

Björn Gustafsson

Sture

Photo of Willy Ramnek Petri

Willy Ramnek Petri

Gunnar

Photo of Sofia Karemyr

Sofia Karemyr

Madicken

Photo of Mira Mitchell

Mira Mitchell

Berta

Photo of Maria Alm Norell

Maria Alm Norell

Olivia

Photo of Lars Väringer

Lars Väringer

KAK Director

Photo of Eric Ericson

Eric Ericson

Doctor

Photo of Li Brådhe

Li Brådhe

Landlady

Photo of Marie Knudsen Fogh

Marie Knudsen Fogh

Nurse

Photo of Emelie Strömberg

Emelie Strömberg

Maid

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