Story Line
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.
Top Cast
Harriet Andersson
Karin
Gunnar Björnstrand
David
Max von Sydow
Martin
Lars Passgård
Minus
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Rating
7.8/ 10
Release Date
1961-10-16
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama
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7/10
•7/24/2023A family convene on a Swedish island following the return of the father "David" (Gunnar Björnstrand) from an extended period in Switzerland where has was ostensibly completing his novel. The family consist of his daughter "Karin" (Harriet Andersson) ...