Sweet Land: A Love Story
Summary
Inge is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf, a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. But in a post-WWI, anti-German climate, the local minister openly forbids the marriage. Inge and Olaf fall in love despite the town's disapproval. But when the town bank... Full description
Summary: |
Inge is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf, a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. But in a post-WWI, anti-German climate, the local minister openly forbids the marriage. Inge and Olaf fall in love despite the town's disapproval. But when the town banker attempts to foreclose on the farm of his friend Frandsen, Olaf takes a stand. |
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Item Description: |
Inspired by the short story "A gravestone made of wheat" by Will Weaver. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005. Special features: Commentary by cast and crew ; 'Sweet Land : a labor of love story' featurette ; Theatrical trailer. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: PG; for brief partial nudity and mild language. |
Production Credits: |
Cinematographer, David Tumblety ; editor, James Stanger ; composer, Mark Orton ; costume designer, Eden Miller ; production deisgner, James R. Bakkom. |