Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pernilla AugustSofia | Sofia |
 Stellan SkarsgårdAlbert | Albert |
| OOliver P. PeldiusKlas | Klas |
 Jasmine HeikuraKlara | Klara |
 Lena GranhagenFlaxa Mildväder | Flaxa Mildväder |
 Elin KlingaThe Empress | The Empress |
 Thommy BerggrenThe Emperor | The Emperor |
| AAnn-Cathrin PalmeNana | Nana |
 Måns WestfeltThe Coachman | The Coachman |
 Ewa FrölingNana (voice) | Nana (voice) |
 Johan UlvesonThe Raven Kloke (voice) | The Raven Kloke (voice) |
 Helge JordalGlass Seller | Glass Seller |
 Margreth WeiversThe Doll Saleswoman | The Doll Saleswoman |
| MMartin LangeNot listed | Not listed |
| PPeter NystedtNot listed | Not listed |
| TTord AndersénNot listed | Not listed |
| CChristian BirkelandNot listed | Not listed |
| AAdam GrönrosNot listed | Not listed |
| IIsabelle HogebyNot listed | Not listed |
| EEmmy SundinNot listed | Not listed |