The Best Intentions (1992)
Den goda viljan
182 min
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.
- Release date
- May 24, 1992
- Country of origin
- Sweden
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Cast
- Samuel Fröler as Henrik Bergman
- Pernilla August as Anna Bergman
- Max von Sydow as Johan Åkerblom
- Ghita Nørby as Karin Åkerblom
- Lennart Hjulström as Disponent 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
- 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
- Barbro Kollberg as Gertrud Tallrot
- Björn Gustafson as Jesper Jakobsson
- Gösta Prüzelius as länsman
- Bertil Norström as pastor primarius
- Margaretha Krook as Blenda Bergman
Crew
- Bille August · Director
- Ingmar Bergman · Writer
- Ingrid Dahlberg · Producer
- Björn Linnman · Composer
- Stefan Nilsson · Composer
- Jörgen Persson · Cinematographer
- Janus Billeskov Jansen · Editor
- Anna Asp · Production designer