The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions

1992
3h 2m
7.0

7.0/10

72 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: SV

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Production Information

Production Companies
SVT DR YLE La Sept Cinéma ZDF NRK RÚV RAI Channel Four Films
Production Countries
Denmark Finland France Germany Iceland Italy Norway Sweden United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
Swedish

Quick Facts

Original Title Den goda viljan
Release Date May 24, 1992
Status Released
Language SV
IMDb ID tt0104350

Cast

Samuel Fröler
Samuel Fröler

Henrik Bergman

Pernilla August
Pernilla August

Anna Bergman

Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow

Johan Åkerblom

Ghita Nørby
Ghita Nørby

Karin Åkerblom

Lennart Hjulström
Lennart Hjulström

Nordenson

Mona Malm
Mona Malm

Alma Bergman

Lena Endre
Lena Endre

Frida Strandberg

Keve Hjelm
Keve Hjelm

Fredrik Bergman

Björn Kjellman
Björn Kjellman

Ernst Åkerblom

Börje Ahlstedt
Börje Ahlstedt

Carl Åkerblom

Hans Alfredson
Hans Alfredson

Gransjö

Lena T. Hansson
Lena T. Hansson

Magda Säll

Key Crew

Bille August
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Ingrid Dahlberg
Producer