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The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions

1992 · Movie · 3h 2m

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

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb7.7/1042%
Rotten Tomatoes81%21%
Metacritic77/10021%
TMDB7.0/1076 votes16%
Balasaur Score77100%

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