The read
Every source lands within 4 points of the others. It runs long at 3h 2m.
Synopsis
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic77/100
76 audience votes
Key crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Ingmar BergmanWriter
- Stefan NilssonOriginal Music Composer
- Björn LinnmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Samuel FrölerHenrik Bergman
- Pernilla AugustAnna Bergman
- Max von SydowJohan Åkerblom
- Ghita NørbyKarin Åkerblom
- Lennart HjulströmNordenson
- Mona MalmAlma Bergman
- Lena EndreFrida Strandberg
- Keve HjelmFredrik Bergman
- Björn KjellmanErnst Åkerblom
- Börje AhlstedtCarl Åkerblom
- Hans AlfredsonGransjö
- Lena T. HanssonMagda Säll
Stills
Themes
biographytheology student