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.
Released: Oct 16, 1961
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
Crew: Ingmar Bergman (Screenplay), Erik Nordgren (Original Music Composer), Allan Ekelund (Producer), Ulla Ryghe (Editor), Sven Nykvist (Director of Photography), Peter Wester (Assistant Camera)