I believe this is director Ali's first feature length film. He did a magificent job. Truly a masterpiece visually and with a great story an characters.
I have a slight feeling that what she said in the beginning of the film was supposed to be a mixture of German and Norwegian.. But I can't hear the norwegian in her accent...
This is an excellent move. I recommend it to anyone but especially those with concerns about immigration and building up an inclusive society. It's also a very sweet love story.
From where the trailer began and till );12, that's more words there than Elizabeth Reaser has said in all of the twilight movies combined! Love her! She's such a great actress, and she deserves more time in the spotlight.
I saw the movie in the theatre and wept for its beauty in the portrayal of what it is really like to love the land so much and to turn that love to each other for sustaining their lives, that I stayed until the end to see from what story this was taken, and I now own the movie, and I purchased the book of short stories, one of which was used to portray this poignant and deeply moving love story. I will marry the woman that watches it with me and understands its true message.
kinda weird, it is supposed she went from Germany to Norway as a child, after her parents died in war, I think that is why she has that weird accent. beautiful movie btw!
@o0OHermioneO0o i heard she had limited time to study another language and also memorize the lines and portray them on screen convincingly. she sounded pretty convincing to me. and i think she did a great job acting the part, regardless of the weird accent.
What language is that at the start? Norwegian? Haha? I don't understand what she's trying to say... me being Norwegian and all. Put's me off on wanting to see the movie. Nice going.
What a beautiful, simple story of our foregbears. It's the immigrant's tale from a different kind of immigrant. It is first-rate cinematic art & a moving story with memorable characters. I'm an Iowan who almost wished I were a Minnesotan.
Hi Howdy! To All!; Working on the this movie was great fun as an extra. The main cast was so interesting and open, for one. Mr. Ned Beatty's tail of his scenes in Deliverance at lunch in the farm house location of Sweet Land. To the question put at me by John Heard; as they shot the ball-game. "Are Tick's A Problem Here In Minnesota?". Then my reply; "Not So Much The Wood Tick's, It's The Dear Tick's You've Gotta Look Out For; There The Size Of A Pinhead!". All in all what a great time. TB:
It is indeed a profoundly sad, yet beautiful & moving love story. If by chance you're a Midwesterner of Scandinavian or German descent, you'll be moved to tears again & again. My wife & I were weeping at the end. This is a beautiful movie.
I am Scandinavian and the only tears I were shedding were tears of dream. She COMPLETELY butchered my language. I am HORRIFIED at the choice of actress they made for this movie. They could've chosen one with a better grasp of the language, instead they butchered it. Horrible.
same here nhpbob. the movie is very moving. we just got the cd for christmas and it brings me to tears. i especially love track 13. glad to see i'm not the only emotion freak on this earth!
I believe this is director Ali's first feature length film. He did a magificent job. Truly a masterpiece visually and with a great story an characters.
I look forward to see what else he comes up with.
xvoy2002 1 month ago
I have a slight feeling that what she said in the beginning of the film was supposed to be a mixture of German and Norwegian.. But I can't hear the norwegian in her accent...
Atlantianis 3 months ago
This is an excellent move. I recommend it to anyone but especially those with concerns about immigration and building up an inclusive society. It's also a very sweet love story.
tychomckorley 4 months ago
I dont know what the fuck she said... But that aint german! Hahah
VC106893 5 months ago
"You sure you wanna marry this one" hhahahhahaha.
daveibukun 7 months ago
From where the trailer began and till );12, that's more words there than Elizabeth Reaser has said in all of the twilight movies combined! Love her! She's such a great actress, and she deserves more time in the spotlight.
phantomlover62992 8 months ago
I saw the movie in the theatre and wept for its beauty in the portrayal of what it is really like to love the land so much and to turn that love to each other for sustaining their lives, that I stayed until the end to see from what story this was taken, and I now own the movie, and I purchased the book of short stories, one of which was used to portray this poignant and deeply moving love story. I will marry the woman that watches it with me and understands its true message.
gardbr 11 months ago
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I love this movie more than I could ever say :)
girldetective18 11 months ago
I own this movie and it is really good, I love it.
1993Carma 1 year ago
kinda weird, it is supposed she went from Germany to Norway as a child, after her parents died in war, I think that is why she has that weird accent. beautiful movie btw!
InfernalskePandaen 1 year ago
Elizabeth had to learn really quickly...considering I am not German, she sounded pretty convincing :)
DrPeppersaids 1 year ago
that movie is so sweet....
angeldelaguarda13 1 year ago
urghh i just wanna c this movi cuz esme from twilights in it
jadem1122 1 year ago
I Just Lol'd At Alex Kingston, Attempting The Farmer Accent :D
123Iloveturtles123 1 year ago
i'm from austria and i don't understand a thing. she is definitely not speaking standard german and i know no dialect that sounds like this.
o0OHermioneO0o 1 year ago 2
@o0OHermioneO0o i heard she had limited time to study another language and also memorize the lines and portray them on screen convincingly. she sounded pretty convincing to me. and i think she did a great job acting the part, regardless of the weird accent.
bluelollipops808 11 months ago
@o0OHermioneO0o sounds a bit like norwegian. which would fit with this being a movie about a norwegian girl moving to usa
scullyy 10 months ago
i hate meatload
Ravior666 1 year ago
elizabeth is amazing!!
tuddyfruity4 1 year ago 2
I Think she's speaking german, Im from Norway as well, but I can't understand a word she says. I love this movie! Love Elizabeth!
ABCerfan1 1 year ago
i love this movie!!!!!
kc24jack 1 year ago
What language is that at the start? Norwegian? Haha? I don't understand what she's trying to say... me being Norwegian and all. Put's me off on wanting to see the movie. Nice going.
helgagrim 1 year ago
This movie has the nicest soundtrack!
pemchem 2 years ago 3
What a beautiful, simple story of our foregbears. It's the immigrant's tale from a different kind of immigrant. It is first-rate cinematic art & a moving story with memorable characters. I'm an Iowan who almost wished I were a Minnesotan.
WallaceLind 2 years ago 2
her german in the beginning just sucks. this movie was made in minnesota around chippewa county as far as i know
MTheChiller 2 years ago
Hi Howdy! To All!; Working on the this movie was great fun as an extra. The main cast was so interesting and open, for one. Mr. Ned Beatty's tail of his scenes in Deliverance at lunch in the farm house location of Sweet Land. To the question put at me by John Heard; as they shot the ball-game. "Are Tick's A Problem Here In Minnesota?". Then my reply; "Not So Much The Wood Tick's, It's The Dear Tick's You've Gotta Look Out For; There The Size Of A Pinhead!". All in all what a great time. TB:
tinkerbruzer 2 years ago 2
hey spricht sie zum anfang deutsch? das hört sich voll komisch an
iloveus5undtwilight 2 years ago
Alex Kingston did a much much cooler jod on ER when she playd Dr Elizabeth Corday.
izzydice420 2 years ago
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Im sorry but this movie suck.
izzydice420 2 years ago
Aww
Kriztail40 2 years ago
WAW - I loved this movie too.
CelticWarriorIsBack 2 years ago
is this a sad love story??? cause i love sad stories and love stories
imlovingselenademi 2 years ago
It is indeed a profoundly sad, yet beautiful & moving love story. If by chance you're a Midwesterner of Scandinavian or German descent, you'll be moved to tears again & again. My wife & I were weeping at the end. This is a beautiful movie.
WallaceLind 2 years ago 10
@WallaceLind:
I am Scandinavian and the only tears I were shedding were tears of dream. She COMPLETELY butchered my language. I am HORRIFIED at the choice of actress they made for this movie. They could've chosen one with a better grasp of the language, instead they butchered it. Horrible.
NeuroticDummy 1 year ago
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Dread! Not dream! The hell!
NeuroticDummy 1 year ago
I love Elizabeth Reaser. She is very beautiful and very nice!
mimilala89 2 years ago 2
She's a vegetarian, you know.
yahoo9317 2 years ago
Very interesting movie... About love and land and many things more...
trekyzoom 3 years ago 9
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Yeah, if you can get past the horrible 'norwegian'.
NeuroticDummy 3 years ago
2 Other movies you might like if you liked this one.
Spitfire Grill - Sundance Film Festival win
Songcatcher - About the Scots/Irish music in Appalachians
Both on the par with Sweetland!
washparkguy 3 years ago
Very heartwarming movie. Takes you back to your own great grandparents struggles. This movie had me crying at the end. What a great movie.
washparkguy 3 years ago
Tell me about it! I get choked up just thinking about it half the time. (The CD soundtrack will do that to me too.)
nhpbob 3 years ago
same here nhpbob. the movie is very moving. we just got the cd for christmas and it brings me to tears. i especially love track 13. glad to see i'm not the only emotion freak on this earth!
925422255 2 years ago 2