The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions (1992)

24/05/1992
Drama, Romance
3h 2m

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.

  • Bille AugustDirector
  • Ingmar BergmanWriter
  • Original Title

    Den goda viljan

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Swedish

Keywords

  • biography
  • theology student
  • family chronicle

Top Billed 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

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