Storyline

A young woman, Karin, has recently returned to the family island after spending some time in a mental hospital. On the island with her is her lonely brother and kind, but increasingly desperate husband ('Max von Sydow'). They are joined by Karin's father ('Gunnar Björnstrand'), who is a world-traveling author that is estranged to his children. The film depicts how Karin's grip on reality slowly slips away and how the bonds between the family members are changing in light of this fact.

Plot Keywords

mental illness, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, brother sister relationship, schizophrenia, reference to god, existentialism, religion, psychoanalysis, electroshock therapy, title based on the bible, husband wife relationship, father in law son in law relationship, vacation, island, incest

Short Review

The acting is finely modulated; Miss Andersson's flirtation with insanity is a ballet.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, From $14.99 to buy

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