Synopsis
Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Henrik IbsenWriter
- Richard EyreDirector
Cast
- Lesley ManvilleHelene Alving
- Jack LowdenOswald Alving
- Charlene McKennaRegina Engstrand
- Brian McCardieJacob Engstrand
- Adam KotzPastor Manders
- Will KeenPastor Manders
Themes
religion and supernaturalcontroversybased on play or musicalnorwaymoralityincestghostsyphiliseuthanasia19th centurylive theatrevenereal diseases