Emma's Shadow (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1988, Emma's Shadow is a comedy and drama film directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Emma (Line Kruse) is an eleven year-old only child from a wealthy Danish family. Emma's parents seem more interested in their own interests than in her. One evening when Emma overhears her mother talking about how tragic it must be to have your child kidnapped, Emma decides to stage her own kidnapping. She soon meets Malthe, a kind-hearted, child-like, naïve sewer cleaner who literally stumbles on to her. She convinces Malthe that she is a Russian princess whose family is being chased by Bolsheviks, so Malthe lets Emma stay with him in his very modest abode. After being "kidnapped" for a few days, Emma decides to return home. But, just as she is about to return, she overhears a couple of servants talking about how her parents don't seem to be very upset over her dilemma....
Who’s in it. Emma's Shadow stars Line Kruse as Emma Zülow, Börje Ahlstedt as Malthe Eliasson, Henrik Larsen as Merchant Zülow, Emma's Father and Inge Sofie Skovbo as Emma's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Emma's Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emma's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emma's Shadow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emma's Shadow (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emma's Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emma's Shadow worth watching?
- Emma's Shadow holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emma's Shadow?
- Emma's Shadow stars Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt, Henrik Larsen, Inge Sofie Skovbo and Bent N. Steinert.
- When was Emma's Shadow released?
- Emma's Shadow was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.