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Feature film — 1961

Through a Glass Darkly (1961)

7.81h 31mDrama

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.

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Director: Ingmar Bergman

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Cast & crew

Harriet Andersson as Karin

Harriet Andersson

Karin

Gunnar Björnstrand as David

Gunnar Björnstrand

David

Max von Sydow as Martin

Max von Sydow

Martin

Lars Passgård as Minus

Lars Passgård

Minus

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