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Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.


1402. Queen Margrete I has gathered the Nordic kingdoms in a union, ruled through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: The Kalmar Union.

Trine Dyrholm
Margrete

Søren Malling
Peder

Morten Hee Andersen
Erik

Jakob Oftebro
Manden fra Graudenz

Bjørn Floberg
Asle Jonsson

Magnus Krepper
Johan Sparre

Thomas W. Gabrielsson
Jens Due

Agnes Westerlund Rase
Astrid

Simon J. Berger
Jacob Nilsson
Linus Nilsson
Roar
Margrete: Queen of the North is a history, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of historical, royal court, usurper, 15th century. Directed by Charlotte Sieling, it stars Trine Dyrholm, Søren Malling, Morten Hee Andersen. 1402. Queen Margrete I has gathered the Nordic kingdoms in a union, ruled through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: The Kalmar Union.
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