Summary
Andreas, a man struggling with the recent demise of his marriage and his own emotional isolation, befriends a married couple also in the midst of psychological turmoil. In turn he meets Anna, who is grieving the recent deaths of her husband and son. She appears zealous in her faith and steadfast in her search for truth, but gradually her delusions surface. Andreas and Anna pursue a love affair, but he is unable to overcome his feelings of deep humiliation and remains disconnected. Meanwhile, the island community is victimized by an unknown person committing acts of animal cruelty.
Details
Release Date: November 10, 1969
Runtime: 101 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: SV
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (182 votes)
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Cast
Max von Sydow
Andreas Winkelman
Liv Ullmann
Anna Fromm
Bibi Andersson
Eva Vergerus
Erland Josephson
Elis Vergerus
Erik Hell
Johan Andersson
Sigge Fürst
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Svea Holst
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Hjördis Petterson
Johan's Sister (uncredited)
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Malin Ek
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Britta Brunius
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Brita Öberg
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