Draug is a 2018

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taking place in the 11th century.

Plot

The film follows a royal rescue party to find a missing missionary in

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, one of the last pockets of

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worship.

Cast

Thomas Hedengran Ulf Thomas Hedengran (born February 11, 1965) is a Swedish actor. He is often cast in grisly thrillers and horror films. Biography Hedengran has become a well-known actor in many Swedish television series and films. He has also worked as a stag ...

as Kettil *Elna Karlsson as Nanna * Ralf Beck as Hakon *Nina Filimoshkina as Deja * Urban Bergsten as Gunder * Matti Boustedt as Odd * Oscar Skagerberg as Kol

Production

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was published online in 2016. The film itself was produced independently in

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, the same summer.

Awards

The film premiered at the 2018 edition of

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, where it was awarded prizes for best actor (Thomas Hedengran) and best music (Klas Persson).

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