The Best Intentions

July. 10,1992      
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Samuel Fröler as  Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August as  Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow as  Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby as  Karin Åkerblom
Lennart Hjulström as  Nordenson
Mona Malm as  Alma Bergman
Lena Endre as  Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm as  Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman as  Ernst Åkerblom
Börje Ahlstedt as  Carl Åkerblom

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