Karin Arrhenius

Emotional action when acclaimed novel I Went Down to My Brother becomes a miniseries on SVT

Violence, abuse and incest are on offer in a claustrophobic rural area when Karin Smirnoff's acclaimed novel "I Went Down to My Brother" becomes a miniseries on SVT. "This was one of the most demanding recordings I have ever done, both physically and mentally," says director Sanna Lenken.

The director about the new Saltkråkan: "Oh, how difficult!"

Almost 60 years later, Uncle Melker, Malin and Tjorven return to the TV screen – on Friday, "Vi på Saltkråkan" premieres on SVT. The original has become a national treasure over time, but can a new version measure up to the classic?

She gets the lead role in "I'm going down to my brother"

"I Went Down to My Brother" Becomes a TV Series

They play in new "We on Saltkråkan"