The Best Intentions

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Samuel FrölerHenrik Bergman

Pernilla AugustAnna Bergman

Max von SydowJohan Åkerblom

Ghita NørbyKarin Åkerblom

Lennart HjulströmNordenson

Mona MalmAlma Bergman

Lena EndreFrida Strandberg

Keve HjelmFredrik Bergman

Björn KjellmanErnst Åkerblom

Börje AhlstedtCarl Åkerblom

Hans AlfredsonGransjö

Lena T. HanssonMagda Säll