DRAMA . 1988 . 1h 33m . 6.9/10

Emma's Shadow_

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....

Starring Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt, Inge Sofie Skovbo
6.9/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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....

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Cast
Line Kruse stars as Emma Zülow in Emma's Shadow.
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Year context
Emma's Shadow was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
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 ...
Emma's Shadow is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (11 votes)

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What is Emma's Shadow 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....
How long is Emma's Shadow?
Emma's Shadow has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Emma's Shadow?
The cast of Emma's Shadow includes Line Kruse, Börje Ahlstedt, Inge Sofie Skovbo, Bent N. Steinert, Ken Vedsegaard.
What is the rating of Emma's Shadow?
Emma's Shadow has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Comedy
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