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The Best Intentions

7.0

1992•3h 2m

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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Cast

Photo of Samuel Fröler

Samuel Fröler

Henrik Bergman

Photo of Pernilla August

Pernilla August

Anna Bergman

Photo of Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Johan Åkerblom

Photo of Ghita Nørby

Ghita Nørby

Karin Åkerblom

Photo of Lennart Hjulström

Lennart Hjulström

Nordenson

Photo of Mona Malm

Mona Malm

Alma Bergman

Photo of Lena Endre

Lena Endre

Frida Strandberg

Photo of Keve Hjelm

Keve Hjelm

Fredrik Bergman

Photo of Björn Kjellman

Björn Kjellman

Ernst Åkerblom

Photo of Börje Ahlstedt

Börje Ahlstedt

Carl Åkerblom

Photo of Hans Alfredson

Hans Alfredson

Gransjö

Photo of Lena T. Hansson

Lena T. Hansson

Magda Säll

Photo of Anita Björk

Anita Björk

Victoria av Baden

Photo of Ernst Günther

Ernst Günther

Freddy Paulin

Photo of Marie Göranzon

Marie Göranzon

Elin Nordenson

Photo of Björn Granath

Björn Granath

Oscar Åkerblom

Photo of Gunilla Nyroos

Gunilla Nyroos

Svea Åkerblom

Photo of Michael Segerström

Michael Segerström

Gustav Åkerblom

Photo of Inga Landgré

Inga Landgré

Magna Flink

Photo of Emy Storm

Emy Storm

Tekla Kronström

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