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About
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Theatrical
Nov 7, 1959
Director
Writer
Producer
Studio
Nordisk Tonefilm, Inter-American Productions, Jerome Balsam Films
Original Title
Nära livet
Original Language
Swedish
Cast
Full credits →E
Eva Dahlbeck
Stina Andersson
I
Ingrid Thulin
Cecilia Ellius
B
Bibi Andersson
Hjördis Pettersson
B
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Nurse Brita
E
Erland Josephson
Anders Ellius
M
Max von Sydow
Harry Andersson
G
Gunnar Sjöberg
Dr. Nordlander
A
Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz
Counsellor Gran
I
Inga Landgré
Greta Ellius
K
Kristina Adolphson
Nurse (uncredited)
B
Bengt Blomgren
Injured Child's Father (uncredited)
M
Monica Ekberg
Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)
M
Maud Elfsiö
Maud (uncredited)
I
Inga Gill
Mother (uncredited)
G
Gun Jönsson
Night Nurse (uncredited)
S
Sissi Kaiser
Mari (uncredited)
M
Margaretha Krook
Dr. Larsson (uncredited)
L
Lars Lind
Dr. Thylenius (uncredited)
G
Gunnar Nielsen
Doctor (uncredited)
