Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...
Pernilla August
Sofia
Stellan Skarsgård
Albert
Oliver P. Peldius
Klas
Jasmine Heikura
Klara
Lena Granhagen
Flaxa Mildväder
Elin Klinga
The Empress
Thommy Berggren
The Emperor
Ann-Cathrin Palme
Nana
Måns Westfelt
The Coachman
Ewa Fröling
Nana (voice)
Johan Ulveson
The Raven Kloke (voice)
Helge Jordal
Glass Seller
Margreth Weivers
The Doll Saleswoman
Martin Lange
Peter Nystedt
