The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
In postwar Sweden, a gifted young pianist’s life is transformed after a tragic accident leaves him blind. Struggling with bitterness, isolation, and the loss of his former world, he finds unexpected support and companionship from a compassionate young woman who helps him rebuild his sense of purpose. As their relationship deepens over the years, both must confront questions of pride, class, and emotional vulnerability in order to move forward.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
53 audience votes
Key crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Erland von KochOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mai ZetterlingIngrid Olofsson
- Birger MalmstenBengt Vyldeke
- Olof WinnerstrandKerrman, Vicar
- Naima WifstrandBeatrice Schröder
- Bibi LindqvistAgneta
- Hilda BorgströmLovisa
- Douglas HågeKruge
- Gunnar BjörnstrandKlasson
- Bengt EklundEbbe Larsson
- Åke ClaessonAugustin Schröder
- John ElfströmOtto Kelmens
- Rune AndréassonEvert
Stills
Themes
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