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Through a Glass Darkly
Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$8939

Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

16 October 1961

Country

Sweden

Cast

Harriet Andersson

Harriet Andersson

Karin

Gunnar Björnstrand

Gunnar Björnstrand

David

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Martin

Lars Passgård

Lars Passgård

Minus

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