The Best Intentions (1992)
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.
Director: Bille August
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Samuel Fröler as Henrik Bergman |
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Pernilla August as Anna Bergman |
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Max von Sydow as Johan Åkerblom |
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Ghita Nørby as Karin Åkerblom |
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Lennart Hjulström as Nordenson |
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Mona Malm as Alma Bergman |
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Lena Endre as Frida Strandberg |
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Keve Hjelm as Fredrik Bergman |
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Björn Kjellman as Ernst Åkerblom |
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Börje Ahlstedt as Carl Åkerblom |
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Hans Alfredson as Gransjö |
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Lena T. Hansson as Magda Säll |
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Anita Björk as Victoria av Baden |
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Ernst Günther as Freddy Paulin |
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Marie Göranzon as Elin Nordenson |
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Björn Granath as Oscar Åkerblom |
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Gunilla Nyroos as Svea Åkerblom |
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Michael Segerström as Gustav Åkerblom |
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Inga Landgré as Magna Flink |
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Emy Storm as Tekla Kronström |
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Marie Richardson as Märta Werkelin |
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Lena Brogren as Lisen |
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Tomas Bolme as Jansson |
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Inga Ålenius as Alva Nykvist |
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Barbro Kollberg as Gertrud Tallrot |
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Björn Gustafson as Jesper Jakobsson |
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Eva Gröndahl as Martha Åkerblom |
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Gösta Prüzelius as länsman |
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Bertil Norström as pastor primarius |
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Margaretha Krook as Blenda Bergman |
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Sif Ruud as Beda Bergman |
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Irma Christenson as Ebba Bergman |
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Sara Sommerfeld as tvillingbarn #1 |
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Sten Ljunggren as Svante |
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Tord Peterson as kusk |
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Kåre Santesson as Måns Lagergren |
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Inga-Lill Ellung as Mejan |
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Åke Lagergren as Kammarherre |
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Maja Sommerfeld as tvillingbarn #2 |
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Gustaf Hammarsten as Torsten Bolin |
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Elias Ringquist as Petrus Farg |
| Editing | Janus Billeskov Jansen | Editor |
| Production | Ingrid Dahlberg | Producer |
| Sound | Stefan Nilsson | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Bille August | Director |
| Writing | Ingmar Bergman | Writer |
| Camera | Jörgen Persson | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kjell Gustavsson | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Anna-Lena Hansen | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Catherine Ström | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ann-Mari Anttila | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Monica Kilpiö | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Ulf Darin | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kjell Gustavsson | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Björn Linnman | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Anna Asp | Production Design |
| Production | Elisabeth Liljeqvist | Production Manager |
| Directing | Stefan Baron | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Stefan Ljungberg | Sound |
| Sound | John Ljungberg | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Lasse Ulander | Sound |
| Sound | Lennart Gentzel | Sound |
| Sound | Owe Svensson | Sound |