In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen (an exceptionally steely Mads Mikkelsen) sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath with a seemingly impossible goal: to build a colony in the name of the King and receive a desperately desired royal name for himself. The sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, arrogantly believes this land belongs to him, and does everything in his power to drive Kahlen away. Richly satisfying, THE PROMISED LAND scratches every epic historical drama itch; is a rousing, stand-up-and-cheer watch, complete with petticoats, corsets, muskets; and features a hero worth rooting for.