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The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 24, 1992

Runtime

3h 2m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

71%

Original Title

Den goda viljan

Production Companies

SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, Film4 Productions, RAI

Director

Bille August

Description

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.