

The Best Intentions
Visit website7.1/10 • 68
1992-05-24 • 3h 2m
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.
- Directors
- Bille August
- Writters
- Ingmar Bergman
- Editors
- Ingmar Bergman, Janus Billeskov Jansen

The Best Intentions
Visit website1992-05-24 • 3h 2m
7.1/10 • 68
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.
- Directors
- Bille August
- Writters
- Ingmar Bergman
- Editors
- Ingmar Bergman, Janus Billeskov Jansen
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsSamuel Fröler
Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August
Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow
Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby
Karin Åkerblom
Lennart Hjulström
Nordenson
Mona Malm
Alma Bergman
Lena Endre
Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm
Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman
Ernst Åkerblom
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- Original Language
- Swedish
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