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The Best Intentions
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The Best Intentions

1992-05-24 · 182 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Bille August
Production companies
SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, RAI, Film4 Productions
Countries
Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Samuel FrölerSamuel FrölerHenrik Bergman
Pernilla AugustPernilla AugustAnna Bergman
Max von SydowMax von SydowJohan Åkerblom
Ghita NørbyGhita NørbyKarin Åkerblom
Lennart HjulströmLennart HjulströmNordenson
Mona MalmMona MalmAlma Bergman
Lena EndreLena EndreFrida Strandberg
Keve HjelmKeve HjelmFredrik Bergman
Björn KjellmanBjörn KjellmanErnst Åkerblom
Börje AhlstedtBörje AhlstedtCarl Åkerblom
Hans AlfredsonHans AlfredsonGransjö
Lena T. HanssonLena T. HanssonMagda Säll
Anita BjörkAnita BjörkVictoria av Baden
Ernst GüntherErnst GüntherFreddy Paulin
Marie GöranzonMarie GöranzonElin Nordenson
Björn GranathBjörn GranathOscar Åkerblom
Gunilla NyroosGunilla NyroosSvea Åkerblom
Michael SegerströmMichael SegerströmGustav Åkerblom
Inga LandgréInga LandgréMagna Flink
Emy StormEmy StormTekla Kronström

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