The Best Intentions
7.0(75) 1992-05-24 182 minDramaRomance
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.
Original Music ComposerStefan Nilsson
WriterIngmar Bergman
ProducerIngrid Dahlberg
DirectorBille August
Original Music ComposerBjörn Linnman
Cast & characters
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
Hans Alfredson
as Gransjö
Lena T. Hansson
as Magda Säll
Anita Björk
as Victoria av Baden
Ernst Günther
as Freddy Paulin
Marie Göranzon
as Elin Nordenson
Björn Granath
as Oscar Åkerblom
Gunilla Nyroos
as Svea Åkerblom
Michael Segerström
as Gustav Åkerblom
Inga Landgré
as Magna Flink
Emy Storm
as Tekla Kronström
Marie Richardson
as Märta Werkelin
Lena Brogren
as Lisen
Tomas Bolme
as Jansson
Inga Ålenius
as Alva Nykvist
