In postwar Sweden, a gifted young pianist’s life is transformed after a tragic accident leaves him blind. Struggling with bitterness, isolation, and the loss of his former world, he finds unexpected support and companionship from a compassionate young woman who helps him rebuild his sense of purpose. As their relationship deepens over the years, both must confront questions of pride, class, and emotional vulnerability in order to move forward.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
based on novel or book
blindness
absurd
arrogant
mean spirited
melodramatic
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
Cast
Mai Zetterling
Ingrid Olofsson
Birger Malmsten
Bengt Vyldeke
Olof Winnerstrand
Kerrman, Vicar
Naima Wifstrand
Beatrice Schröder
Hilda Borgström
Lovisa
Douglas Håge
Kruge
Gunnar Björnstrand
Klasson
Bengt Eklund
Ebbe Larsson
Åke Claesson
Augustin Schröder
John Elfström
Otto Kelmens
Rune Andréasson
Evert
Bengt Logardt
Einar Born
Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Erland von Koch
Original Music Composer
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Göran Strindberg
Director of Photography
Lorens Marmstedt
Producer
Olle Jakobsson
Sound
P.A. Lundgren
Art Direction
Dagmar Edqvist
Novel
Dagmar Edqvist
Adaptation
Popular Reviews
12 reviews
Mathias
6.0★ · 07/25/25
Well shot and fairly engaging film. Not even close to his later work. Movies from this era are always so straightforward.. To think this guy would one day make Persona is wild!
Well shot and fairly engaging film. Not even close to his later work. Movies from this era are always so straightforward.. To think this guy would one day make Persona is wild!
Diogo Magalhães
7.0★ · 01/19/25
Probably the most “normal” love story that Bergman ever created.
This film is simple and so sweet, which is all you need sometimes.
Probably the most “normal” love story that Bergman ever created.
This film is simple and so sweet, which is all you need sometimes.