Portrait of the Swedish poet Dan Andersson (1888-1920). Brought up during poor conditions he finds work as a temperance preacher and educator. Bored by this he travels to Stockholm to try to get his poems published. On the train he meets a rich, sophisticated art patron who encourages him and grinds his literary and philosophical formation.
Released: Mar 25, 1957
Runtime: 99 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jarl Kulle, Margit Carlqvist, Inga Landgré, Georg Rydeberg, Axel Slangus, Hugo Björne
Crew: Lars-Magnus Lindgren (Director), Rune Waldekranz (Producer), Sven Nykvist (Director of Photography), Carl-Olov Skeppstedt (Editor), David Norberg (Location Manager), Dan Andersson (Lyricist)