Series Ronja the Robber's Daughter — 2 season, 1 episode

Story

All winter long, Ronja has been secretly carrying food through the forest to Birk, keeping their friendship alive despite the hostility between their families. When Borka lays the blame for the theft, everything begins to fall apart for Mattis. At the same time, Tjegge lures Ronja out into the forest, and her fragile arrangement becomes more dangerous than ever.

The adventure unfolds in a world of rival robber clans, hidden paths and untamed magic. The episode keeps its focus on a fearless young heroine who tries to protect someone she cares about while caught between the demands of her family and the dangers all around her.

Overview

Ronja the Robber’s Daughter is an adventure series from 2024, produced in Germany, Lithuania and Sweden and directed by Lisa James Larsson. This is the first episode of the second season, and it builds on Ronja’s secret bond with Birk and the tension between their families. It combines woodland peril with a warm story about friendship, loyalty and independence.

The forest serves as both refuge and threat, offering Ronja places to hide while hiding dangers of its own. The story moves between intimate family conflict and the wider struggle among the robbers, creating an atmosphere of suspense without losing its sense of wonder.

Cast and Characters

Kerstin Linden leads the cast as Ronja, a brave and devoted girl who risks a great deal for her secret friend. Jack Bergenholtz Henriksson appears as Birk, the boy from the rival clan whom she helps. The ensemble also includes Christopher Wagelin, Krista Kosonen and Johan Ulveson.

Mattis, Ronja’s father, stands at the center of the family turmoil, while Borka’s accusation deepens the rift between the clans. Tjegge becomes a troubling presence in Ronja’s journey through the forest. Together, these characters give the episode its emotional tension, balancing childhood loyalty with the harsh rules of the world they live in.