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Through a Glass Darkly (1961)

October 16, 19611h 31mSV
7.8

534 votes

Overview

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.

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Released

Original Language

Latin

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Revenue

$9K

Production Companies

SF Studios

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7.0

A family convene on a Swedish island following the return of the father "David" (Gunnar Björnstrand) from an extended period in Switzerland where has was ostensibly completing his novel. The family consist of his daughter "Karin" (Harriet Andersson) and her doctor husband "Martin" (Max von Sydow) and his seventeen year old son "Minus" (Lars Passgård). From the outset, it's clear that there are issues facing these relatives - they want to be the ideal, loving family but "Karin" has just returned from a psychiatric hospital and her younger brother has issues feeling valued and dealing with the o…

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