The Best Intentions backdrop

The Best Intentions 1992 Directed by Bille August Den goda viljan

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.

Language Swedish
Spoken Language Swedish
Gneres Drama , Romance
Production Companies ZDF , SVT , RAI , YLE , DR , La Sept Cinéma , NRK , RÚV , Channel Four Films
Release Date 24 May 1992
182 mins
Cast
Samuel Fröler Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby Karin Åkerblom
Mona Malm Alma Bergman
Lena Endre Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman Ernst Åkerblom
Börje Ahlstedt Carl Åkerblom
Hans Alfredson Gransjö
Lena T. Hansson Magda Säll
Anita Björk Victoria av Baden
Ernst Günther Freddy Paulin
Marie Göranzon Elin Nordenson
Björn Granath Oscar Åkerblom
Gunilla Nyroos Svea Åkerblom
Michael Segerström Gustav Åkerblom
Inga Landgré Magna Flink
Emy Storm Tekla Kronström
Marie Richardson Märta Werkelin
Tomas Bolme Jansson
Inga Ålenius Alva Nykvist
Barbro Kollberg Gertrud Tallrot
Björn Gustafson Jesper Jakobsson
Eva Gröndahl Martha Åkerblom
Bertil Norström pastor primarius
Margaretha Krook Blenda Bergman
Sif Ruud Beda Bergman
Irma Christenson Ebba Bergman
Sara Sommerfeld tvillingbarn #1
Kåre Santesson Måns Lagergren
Åke Lagergren Kammarherre
Maja Sommerfeld tvillingbarn #2
Gustaf Hammarsten Torsten Bolin
Elias Ringquist Petrus Farg