The Best Intentions
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1992-05-24
Runtime: 182 mins
Director: Bille August
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Spoken language: svenska
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original title: The Best Intentions
Production Companies: SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, RAI, Channel Four Films
Production Countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
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
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