Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
Max von Sydow
Töre
Birgitta Valberg
Märeta
Gunnel Lindblom
Ingeri
Birgitta Pettersson
Karin
Axel Düberg
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Allan Edwall
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Tor Isedal
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Ove Porath
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Axel Slangus
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Gudrun Brost
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