Synopsis: Ingmar Bergman's dramatisation of four Birgit Tengroth short stories novel which interweaves several episodes from the lives of Rut (Henning) and her husband Bertil (Malmsten).
Intricate and intense, this powerful psychological drama is based on works by Birgit Tengroth (who also plays Viola in the film) and stands as a true Ingmar Bergman classic. Upon its original release in 1949, the lesbian relationship featured in the film was removed by censors: Bergman's original vision is presented here in a fully uncut edition.