In a time of social change and unrest, war and poverty, a young working class woman, Maria, wins a camera in a lottery. The decision to keep it alters her whole life.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJan Troell

WriterNiklas Rådström

CinematographerJan Troell, Mischa Gavrjusjov

ComposerMatti Bye

EditorNils Pagh Andersen, Jan Troell

ProducerThomas Stenderup, Tero Kaukomaa, Christer Nilson

Cast

Maria Heiskanenas Maria Larsson

Mikael Persbrandtas Sigfrid Larsson

Jesper Christensenas Sebastian Pedersen

Emil Jensenas Englund

Callin Öhrvallas Maja Larsson (age 15-22)

Nellie Almgrenas Maja Larsson (age 8-10)

Birte Heribertsonas Maja Larsson (narration) / Aunt Tora

Ghita Nørbyas Miss Fagerdal

Amanda Oomsas Matilda

Hans Henrik Clemensenas Mr. Fagerdal

Maria Lundqvistas Miss Petrén

Annika Lundgrenas Miss Öst

Ann Petrénas Ida

Livia Millhagenas Ingeborg's mother

Zenna Fiscellaas Ingeborg

Claire Wikholmas Grandmother Karna

Antti Reinias Finnish Sea Captain

Johanna Troellas Margareta

Rune Bergmanas Maria's Father

Hans Alfredsonas Prison Guard

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Here Is Your Life1966

Both directed by Jan Troell

Or

Interlude in the Marshland1965Both directed by Jan Troell

Related Films

via Criterion Collection

An Angel at My Table

1990

Here Is Your Life

1966

Scenes from a Marriage

1973

Articles

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