A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
Acting
Michael Nyqvist's fragile, towering humanity
Score
The choir scenes will wreck you completely
Direction
Pollak finds beauty in brokenness
Director
Kay Pollak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Swedish church choirs are a national institution; this film sparked real debates about art in rural communities.
The 'Gabriella's Song' scene was shot in one take with actual tears from the cast—no rehearsal could replicate it.
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