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The Disciple

The Disciple

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The Disciple

2013

1h 33m

6.0(12 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

The Disciple is set in the summer of 1939, when 13-year-old Karl arrives in the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea to work as lighthouse master Hasselbond’s assistant. Hasselbond, however, turns him down because of his young age. Karl struggles desperately to stay on and makes friends with Hasselbond’s oppressed son, Gustaf, but their friendship changes to rivalry and hate when Hasselbond starts to favor Karl over his own son.

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5 featured cast members

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Erik Enge

Erik Enge

Karl Berg

Patrik Kumpulainen

Gustaf Hasselbond

Niklas Groundstroem

Majakkamestari Hasselbond

Amanda Ooms

Amanda Ooms

Dorrit Hasselbond

Ping Mon Wallén

Emma Hasselbond

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Directed by: Ulrika Bengts
Produced by: Mats Långbacka

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