The Best Intentions
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- Runtime
- 182 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Samuel Fröler
- Pernilla August
- Max von Sydow
- Ghita Nørby
- Lennart Hjulström
- Mona Malm
- Lena Endre
- Keve Hjelm
- Björn Kjellman
- Börje Ahlstedt
- Hans Alfredson
- Lena T. Hansson
- Anita Björk
- Ernst Günther
- Marie Göranzon
- Björn Granath
- Gunilla Nyroos
- Michael Segerström
- Inga Landgré
- Emy Storm
- Marie Richardson
- Lena Brogren
- Tomas Bolme
- Inga Ålenius
- Barbro Kollberg
- Björn Gustafson
- Eva Gröndahl
- Gösta Prüzelius
- Bertil Norström
- Margaretha Krook
- Sif Ruud
- Irma Christenson
- Sara Sommerfeld
- Sten Ljunggren
- Tord Peterson
- Kåre Santesson
- Inga-Lill Ellung
- Åke Lagergren
- Maja Sommerfeld
- Gustaf Hammarsten
Director
- Bille August
Producers
- Ingrid Dahlberg