Through a Glass Darkly

Plot

Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.

Genres

Drama

Year

1961

Runtime

91 min

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Cast

Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

TMDB rating

7.8 / 10

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