The Best Intentions
1992•3h 2m•7.0•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Bille August
Writer
Ingmar Bergman
Languages
Swedish
Studio
SVT
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
Anita Björk
Victoria av Baden
Ernst Günther
Freddy Paulin
Marie Göranzon
Elin Nordenson
Production
Company
SVT
Company
DR
Company
YLE
Company
La Sept Cinéma
Company
ZDF
Company
NRK
Company
RÚV
Company
RAI
Company
Film4 Productions
Producer
Ingrid Dahlberg
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