Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11604 in VHS
• Released on: 1997-10-13
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Formats: Color, NTSC
• Original language: Danish
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 93 minutes

Customer Reviews

One of the most genuine love stories I've ever seen
All to often, society seems to forget that children feel the same hopes, fears, desires, worries, dissapointments, and loves as adults do, and sometimes, in a more pure, innocent way. Perhaps the greatest lesson of "Emma's Shadow" is that children can fall in love, and can respond to real love when they see it. The most beautiful thing about the movie is Line Kruse, the 11 year-old who plays "Emma". There is something absolutely delightful about the way she delivers lines in her native, Danish tongue. It's easy to forget and dismiss the emotions of a child. "Emma's Shadow" reminds us that we never should.

great film
there should be more films such as this. All too often we dismiss our children's needs and emotions. In the name of protecting them, we smother or ignore them. Children, and especially girls grow up to be women. How much does society's attitude change toward grown women? We continue to smother and/or ignore them. Bravo for films such as this one that attempt to recognize the voice of our children. I would recommend this film as an important must see film.

Another cinematic gem
This is another favorite film of mine that hasn't made it to DVD yet, and I just can't understand why these studios won't release DVD versions of these excellent films. The portrayal of the friendship between a little girl and an ex-con in this film is moving and honest, without ever getting too sacchrine. I've been waiting for the DVD version of this for years now, and I hope it happens soon.