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To Joy
🎬 Movie

To Joy

1950 · 99 min Romance Drama Music
⭐ 6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A young orchestra violinist’s fear of mediocrity and drive for artistic success strain his marriage to a fellow musician. Told largely in flashback and shaped by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the film examines ambition, love, and loss in early Ingmar Bergman.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

To Joy has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1950. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Maj-Britt Nilsson

Maj-Britt Nilsson

Marta Olsson

Stig Olin

Stig Olin

Stig Eriksson

Birger Malmsten

Birger Malmsten

Marcel

John Ekman

John Ekman

Mikael Bro

Margit Carlqvist

Margit Carlqvist

Nelly Bro

Victor Sjöström

Victor Sjöström

Sönderby

Sif Ruud

Sif Ruud

Stina (uncredited)

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Bertil (uncredited)

Ernst Brunman

Ernst Brunman

Concert Hall Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Georg Skarstedt

Georg Skarstedt

Anker, Flute Player (uncredited)

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