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The Best Intentions (1992)

Original title: Den goda viljan

1992-05-24 · 3h 2m · SV
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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.

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Ingmar BergmanWriterBille AugustDirector

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Samuel FrölerSamuel FrölerHenrik BergmanPernilla AugustPernilla AugustAnna BergmanMax von SydowMax von SydowJohan ÅkerblomGhita NørbyGhita NørbyKarin ÅkerblomLennart HjulströmLennart HjulströmNordensonMona MalmMona MalmAlma BergmanLena EndreLena EndreFrida StrandbergKeve HjelmKeve HjelmFredrik BergmanBjörn KjellmanBjörn KjellmanErnst ÅkerblomBörje AhlstedtBörje AhlstedtCarl ÅkerblomHans AlfredsonHans AlfredsonGransjöLena T. HanssonLena T. HanssonMagda Säll

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BiographyTheology student

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBiography · Theology StudentMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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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.

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The Best Intentions has a runtime of 182 minutes.

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