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The Virgin Spring
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The Virgin Spring

1960 · 90 min Drama History
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

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.

🎭 Cast

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Töre

Birgitta Valberg

Birgitta Valberg

Märeta

Gunnel Lindblom

Gunnel Lindblom

Ingeri

Birgitta Pettersson

Birgitta Pettersson

Karin

Axel Düberg

Axel Düberg

Thin Herdsman

Allan Edwall

Allan Edwall

Beggar

Tor Isedal

Tor Isedal

Mute Herdsman

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Ove Porath

Boy

Axel Slangus

Axel Slangus

Bridge Keeper

Gudrun Brost

Gudrun Brost

Frida

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