In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.
Cinematography
Natural light that makes poverty almost luminous.
Acting
Emy Storm's mother is devastating without saying much.
Direction
Widerberg's debut already has his signature patient gaze.
Director
Bo Widerberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cornerstone of Swedish 'new wave' cinema, directly inspired by August Strindberg's naturalism.
Thommy Berggren became Sweden's biggest star; this was Emy Storm's only major film role.
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