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The Best Intentions
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Title: The Best Intentions

Release Date: 24 May 1992

Runtime: 3h 2m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, Film4 Productions, RAI

Production Companies: SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, Film4 Productions, RAI

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (65 votes)

Cast

  • Henrik Bergman: Samuel Fröler
  • Anna Bergman: Pernilla August
  • Johan Åkerblom: Max von Sydow
  • Karin Åkerblom: Ghita Nørby
  • Nordenson: Lennart Hjulström
  • Alma Bergman: Mona Malm
  • Frida Strandberg: Lena Endre
  • Fredrik Bergman: Keve Hjelm
  • Ernst Åkerblom: Björn Kjellman
  • Carl Åkerblom: Börje Ahlstedt
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