

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.
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Cast

Samuel Fröler
Henrik Bergman

Pernilla August
Anna Bergman

Max von Sydow
Johan Åkerblom

Ghita Nørby
Karin Åkerblom

Lennart Hjulström
Nordenson

Mona Malm
Alma Bergman

Lena Endre
Frida Strandberg

Keve Hjelm
Fredrik Bergman

Björn Kjellman
Ernst Åkerblom

Börje Ahlstedt
Carl Åkerblom

Hans Alfredson
Gransjö

Lena T. Hansson
Magda Säll
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