Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987)
They're two best friends, a million miles from home. On an incredible adventure, beyond the boundaries of space and time. In a place called...
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
Director: Vladimir Grammatikov
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family, Mystery
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: July 1, 1987
Cast
- Nick Pickard - Mio / Bosse
- Christian Bale - Jum-Jum / Benke
- Timothy Bottoms - The King
- Christopher Lee - Kato
- Susannah York - The Weaver Woman
- Sverre Anker Ousdal - The Swordmaker
- Gunilla Nyroos - Aunt Edna
- Igor Yasulovich - Eno / Carpetbeater
- Lyubov Germanova - Jum-Jum's Mother
- Linn Stokke - Mrs. Lundin
Screenplay
- William Aldridge
- Astrid Lindgren (Novel)
- Andrey Ivanov (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Oleksandr Antypenko
Editing: Darek Hodor
Production: Nordisk Tonefilm, Gorky Film Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, Norway Film Development, Sovinfilm, Taurus Film, Miramax
Country: Norway, Soviet Union, Sweden
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul
Keywords
friendship, prince, knight, orphan
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mio in the Land of Faraway about?
- Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
- Who directed Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway was directed by Vladimir Grammatikov.
- Who stars in Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway stars Nick Pickard, Christian Bale, Timothy Bottoms, Christopher Lee, Susannah York, Sverre Anker Ousdal.
- How long is Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway had a budget of $7M.
- How much did Mio in the Land of Faraway gross?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Mio in the Land of Faraway produced?
- Mio in the Land of Faraway was produced in Norway, Soviet Union, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Mio in the Land of Faraway?
- The themes of Mio in the Land of Faraway include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul.