The Best Intentions
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The Best Intentions

★ 7.0/10 TMDB 1992-05-24 182 min

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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Samuel Fröler
Samuel Fröler
Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August
Pernilla August
Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby
Ghita Nørby
Karin Åkerblom
Lennart Hjulström
Lennart Hjulström
Nordenson
Mona Malm
Mona Malm
Alma Bergman
Lena Endre
Lena Endre
Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm
Keve Hjelm
Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman
Björn Kjellman
Ernst Åkerblom
Börje Ahlstedt
Börje Ahlstedt
Carl Åkerblom
Hans Alfredson
Hans Alfredson
Gransjö
Lena T. Hansson
Lena T. Hansson
Magda Säll
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