Characters & Themes
Grandma and the Eight Children (1977) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1977 · 96 mins · Norwegian
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Espen Thorstenson
- Starring
- Peter Jackson, Ivar Nørve, Jon Eikemo, Kari Simonsen, Jorunn Kjellsby, Nils Sletta
The Minstemann siblings—Maren, Martin, Marte, Mads, Mona, Milly, Mina and Morten—share a cramped city apartment with their parents. Their grandmother arrives from the countryside, bewildered by urban life. The children look after her, take her on a trolley ride, but she runs out of money for the train home after buying kitchen supplies, prompting the kids to devise a plan to get her back.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
Grandma and the Eight Children (1977) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Grandma and the Eight Children (1977) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Grandma and the Eight Children
Similar movies to Grandma and the Eight Children: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Grandma and the Eight Children (1977) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Grandma and the Eight Children in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- Grandma and the Eight Children Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- Grandma and the Eight Children Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- Grandma and the Eight Children on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app