Through a Glass Darkly
Oct 16 1961
•2h 31m
•Drama
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.
Cast
See allHarriet Andersson
Karin
Gunnar Björnstrand
David
Max von Sydow
Martin
Lars Passgård
Minus
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