{{Short description|2018 Swedish television miniseries}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}}{{Use British English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox television | image = Sisters 1968 poster.jpg | image_size = | image_upright = | image_alt = | caption = English-language promotional poster | alt_name = | native_name = {{Infobox name module|sv|Systrar 1968}} | genre = <!-- Must be reliably sourced --> | creator = {{plainlist| * {{Interlanguage link|Martina Bigert|sv}} * {{Interlanguage link|Maria Thulin|sv}} }} | based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --> | inspired_by = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --> | developer = | showrunner = | writer = | screenplay = <!-- Only use without |teleplay= --> | teleplay = <!-- Only use without |screenplay= --> | story = | director = {{Interlanguage link|Kristina Humle|sv}} | creative_director = | presenter = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | starring = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | judges = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | voices = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | narrator = <!-- Only use without |announcer= --> | announcer = <!-- Only use without |narrator= --> | theme_music_composer = | music = | open_theme = | end_theme = | composer = {{plainlist| * Irya Gmeyner * Martin Hederos }} | country = Sweden | language = {{plainlist| * Swedish * English }} | num_seasons = <!-- Increment when new seasons begin. Only use without |num_series= --> | num_series = <!-- Increment when new series begin. Only use without |num_seasons= --> | num_episodes = <!-- Value is incremented when new episodes become available --> | num_specials = | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = Emma Åkesdotter Ronge | news_editor = <!-- Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight. --> | location = <!-- Nation the series was primarily filmed in, if different from the nation of origin. --> | cinematography = David Grehn | animator = <!-- Person(s) who served as animators, not animation houses, companies, etc. --> | editor = <!-- Film or video editors --> | camera = <!-- Either Single-camera or Multi-camera --> | runtime = <!-- Reliable source required --> | company = <!-- Production companies only --> | budget = | network = SVT1 | released = {{Start date|2018|12|25|df=y}} | first_aired = | last_aired = | related = <!-- To be used only for remakes, spin-offs, and adaptations --> }}
'''''Sisters 1968''''' ({{Langx|sv|'''Systrar 1968'''}}) is a three-part 2018 Swedish miniseries created and written by {{Interlanguage link|Martina Bigert|sv}} and {{Interlanguage link|Maria Thulin|sv}}. Directed by {{Interlanguage link|Kristina Humle|sv}}, the series centres on Karin ({{Interlanguage link|Mikaela Knapp|sv}}), a politically-inclined aspiring journalist from a working-class background, who takes a summer job with a local newspaper in Ystad. The miniseries premiered 25 December 2018 on SVT1.{{Sfnmp|Sahlin|2018|Fjellborg|2018|Lindblad|2018}}
==Cast== {{Cast listing|* {{Interlanguage link|Mikaela Knapp|sv}} as Karin Ström: recent journalism school graduate from a working-class background * Maja Rung as Lottie Åkerman: Karin's unconventional artist friend; has a daughter and a non-monogamous relationship with Mike * Anna Åström as Ingela Melin: Georg and Ulla's daughter * {{Interlanguage link|Hannes Fohlin|sv}} as Janne Meyer: dropped out of medical school in favour of socialist organising; from a wealthy background * Sunjatha Conta as Mike: African-American musician; has a daughter and a non-monogamous relationship with Lottie * Jens Hultén as Georg Melin: newspaper and hotel owner in Ystad * Livia Millhagen as Ulla Melin: Georg's wife * {{Interlanguage link|Kim Sulocki|sv}} as Gottfrid: manager of the hotel in Ystad, started the beauty pageant; runs a secret weekly brothel * Henrik Norlén as Rune: editor of ''Ystad Tidning'' * Lo Kauppi as Gertrud Ström: Karin's single mother with terminal stomach cancer; works as a cleaner * {{Interlanguage link|Sven Boräng|sv}} as Håkan: Ingela's fiancé }}
== Episodes == {{Episode table |background=#A2A2D0 |overall=3 |title=12 |director=17 |writer=17 |airdate=19 |episodes={{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = Episode 1 |DirectedBy = {{Interlanguage link|Kristina Humle|sv}} |WrittenBy = {{Interlanguage link|Martina Bigert|sv}} and {{Interlanguage link|Maria Thulin|sv}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|25|df=y}} |ShortSummary = Karin attempts to sell several articles to a newspaper editor, including anti-Vietnam War writing, but he declines to publish them. Her mother Gertrud, who is secretly suffering from stomach cancer and working as a cleaner, leaves a message with George Melin’s wife Ulla about a possible summer job for Karin at the newspaper he owns. Seeking freelance work, Karin attends a demonstration against Rhodesia, where she interviews protester Janne Meyer, who invites her to join the FNL. Facing financial difficulties, Georg and Ulla consider renting out a room, as their daughter Ingela is soon to be married. At an informal party and art exhibit, Lottie receives an offer for her art, while Karin and Janne meet again and have sex. To revive their struggling paper, Georg proposes hiring a young, radical journalist. Karin is soon offered a temporary job at ''Ystad Tidning,'' with accommodation at Georg’s house. She moves to Ystad, is assigned to cover a beauty pageant won by Ingela. She writes a critical article that is rejected by her editor. Karin also invites Lottie to live there and reports on a book club discussing ''The Feminine Mystique''. Janne reunites with Karin in Ystad. |LineColor = A2A2D0 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |Title = Episode 2 |DirectedBy = Kristina Humle |WrittenBy = Martina Bigert and Maria Thulin |OriginalAirDate = |ShortSummary = As Midsummer approaches, Karin interviews hotel maids and learns that Gottfrid is a groper. After Gottfrid lures Ingela to his office and tries to assault her, she confides in Karin and Lottie; they encourage her to make a political speech. During her crowning as Miss Ystad, the women stage a political protest with a banner where Lottie disrobes. Ingela’s parents scold her, but Ulla begins contemplating her own lack of independence. Rune is thrilled when Karin’s headline about the event makes the front page in Stockholm, and she discovers the hotel functions as a secret gentleman’s club. Mike shows up unexpectedly with his and Lottie’s daughter, Lily. Lottie has a sexual encounter with Mike, Janne, and Ingela. Karin is upset, leading Lottie to dismiss her as too conventional and reveal she previously had sex with Janne before the men leave for Paris. Ulla starts to suspect Georg may be interested in Karin. Amidst fears she may be pregnant, Karin prepares to interview Georg about Gottfrid’s parties. However, before she can confront him, Georg informs her that her mother, Gertrud, has died. Lottie drives a grieving Karin back to Stockholm. |LineColor = A2A2D0 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |Title = Episode 3 |DirectedBy = Kristina Humle |WrittenBy = Martina Bigert and Maria Thulin |OriginalAirDate = |ShortSummary = Karin is devastated to learn that her mother knew she was going to die but did not want to disturb her work. Gertrud left her a letter revealing her father is Georg. Although grieving, Karin focuses on her article about Gottfrid's parties. Rune tells him about the story; Georg unsuccessfully tries to convince Karin to drop it. Karin infiltrates Gottfrid’s party. Ulla is overwhelmed by hosting duties. Håkan rebuffs Ingela after she initiates sex. Ingela connects Karin with an abortionist, but it is expensive. Lottie, who also read the letter, thinks Georg should pay. Karin steals a painting to cover the cost. Håkan learns Ingela is no longer a virgin and breaks off their engagement. Karin recovers from her abortion and informs Georg about the weekly illegal brothel at his hotel, as well as Gottfrid’s nude photos of young women, including Ingela. In part to protect his reputation, Georg plans fairer working conditions for the maids. Georg and Karin share a heartfelt conversation before she leaves for a permanent journalism job in Stockholm. Ingela visits Karin; she knows they are sisters and plans to study sociology. Karin reunites with Janne. In the final scene, Ulla attends a feminist meeting. |LineColor = A2A2D0 }} }}
== Production == ''Sisters 1968'' was written by {{Interlanguage link|Martina Bigert|sv}} and {{Interlanguage link|Maria Thulin|sv}}. It was produced by Emma Åkesdotter Ronge.{{Sfnp|Kardelo|2018}} Filming was completed in the summer of 2018 in the city of Ystad and a farm outside Sjöbo.{{Sfnp|Mårtensson|2018}} The Gamla rådhuset, Ystad stood in for a grand hotel featured in the series.{{Sfnp|Persson|2018}}
== Reception == The miniseries received an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on the Swedish review aggregator website ''Kritiker,'' based on reviews from 10 critics.{{Sfnp|Kritiker|2018}} It won fictional programme of the year at the {{Interlanguage link|Riagalan|sv}}. The composers were also recognised; Irya Gmeyner and Martin Hederos won best music for a fictional programme.{{Sfnp|Cederskog|2019}}
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===Sources=== {{refbegin|30em}} * {{Cite news |last=Cederskog |first=Georg |date=2019-03-06 |title=Flera priser till ”Systrar 1968” på Riagalan |trans-title=Several awards for "Sisters 1968" at the Riagalan |url=https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/flera-priser-till-systrar-1968-pa-riagalan/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |work=Dagens Nyheter |language=sv |issn=1101-2447}} * {{Cite news |last=Fjellborg |first=Karolina |date=2018-11-25 |title=SVT:s juldrama ”Systrar 1968” är ett tjusigt nedslag i en mytomspunnen tid |trans-title=SVT's Christmas drama "Sisters 1968" is a charming glimpse into a bygone era |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/P38BP0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026224927/https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/P38BP0 |archive-date=2020-10-26 |access-date=2026-01-02 |work=Aftonbladet |language=sv}} * {{Cite web |last=Kardelo |first=Saga |date=2018-06-28 |title=SVT firar kvinnorörelsen med nya miniserien ”Systrar 1968” |trans-title=SVT celebrates the women's movement with the new miniseries "Sisters 1968" |url=https://www.moviezine.se/nyheter/serieseries-systrar-svt |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=MovieZine |language=sv}} * {{Cite web |last=((Kritiker)) |author-mask=[Kritiker] |year=2018 |title=Systrar 1968 (2018) • 10 recensioner |trans-title=Sisters 1968 (2018) • 10 reviews |url=https://kritiker.se/serier/systrar-1968/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250520162223/https://kritiker.se/serier/systrar-1968/ |archive-date=2025-05-20 |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=Kritiker |language=sv}} * {{Cite news |last=Lindblad |first=Helena |date=2018-12-23 |title=Tv-recension: Solig och intim tolkning av revolutionsåret 1968 |trans-title=TV review: Sunny and intimate interpretation of 1968, a revolutionary year |url=https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/filmrecensioner/tv-recension-solig-och-intim-tolkning-av-revolutionsaret-1968/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223154532/https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/filmrecensioner/tv-recension-solig-och-intim-tolkning-av-revolutionsaret-1968/ |archive-date=2018-12-23 |access-date=2026-01-02 |work=Dagens Nyheter |language=sv |issn=1101-2447}} * {{Cite news |last=Mårtensson |first=Ulf |date=2018-11-23 |title=Serie om Ystad 1968 julens stora tv-satsning |trans-title=Series about Ystad 1968, Christmas's big television venture |url=https://www.kristianstadsbladet.se/kultur/serie-om-ystad-1968-julens-stora-tv-satsning/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |work=Kristianstadsbladet |language=sv}} * {{Cite news |last=Persson |first=Desirée |date=2018-06-11 |title=Gamla Rådhuset blir Grand hotell - på film |trans-title=The Old Town Hall becomes a Grand Hotel – on film |url=https://www.ystadsallehanda.se/ystad/gamla-radhuset-blir-grand-hotell-pa-film/ |access-date=2026-03-10 |work={{Interlanguage link|Ystads Allehanda|sv}} |language=sv}} * {{Cite news |last=Sahlin |first=Fredrik |date=2018-12-25 |title=Serierecension: Systrar 1968 |trans-title=Series review: Sisters 1968 |url=https://www.svt.se/kultur/serierecension-systrar-1968 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260102210824/https://www.svt.se/kultur/serierecension-systrar-1968 |archive-date=2026-01-02 |access-date=2026-01-02 |work=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}} {{refend}}
==External links== * {{IMDb title|tt9100878}}
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