A Promise to Astrid is a heartwarming and inspiring movie based on the true story of Astrid Lindgren, a Swedish author who is best known for creating the beloved children's character, Pippi Longstocking. The film is set in the early 1920s, in the small town of Vimmerby, where Astrid (played by Alba August) is a 19-year-old aspiring writer who is struggling to find her place in society.
Despite the challenges she faces as a young woman in a conservative town, Astrid is determined to follow her dreams and make a difference in the world. Her journey begins when she takes a job as a secretary at the local newspaper and meets a kind and supportive editor named Blomberg (played by Trine Dyrholm).
As Astrid begins to write articles and stories for the newspaper, she realizes that she has a talent for storytelling and a passion for helping others. Her articles about social issues, such as women's rights and poverty, soon gain a following and inspire others to take action.
But it is her personal life that truly sets Astrid apart. When she becomes pregnant out of wedlock, she faces rejection and shame from her family and the community. Despite this, she refuses to give up her child or her dreams and sets out to build a new life for herself and her son.
Through Astrid's determination and perseverance, she not only changes her own life but also the lives of those around her. She becomes a role model for women and an inspiration to all who face adversity.
A Promise to Astrid is a beautiful and powerful film that celebrates the life and legacy of a remarkable woman who dared to be different and made a difference in the world.
