Cries and Whispers (1972)
Starring Harriet Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Kari Sylwan
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so deeply immersed in their own psychic pains that they can't offer her the support she needs. Maria is wracked with guilt at her husband's attempted suicide, caused by his discovery of her extramarital affair. The self-loathing, suicidal Karin seems to regard her sister with revulsion. Only Anna, the deeply religious maid who lost her young child, seems able to offer Agnes solace and empathy.
Runtime: 95 min.
Rating: 8.0
DVD
Languages: svenska
Countries: Sweden
Genres: Drama
Keywords: sibling relationship,sweden,dying and death,sister,cancer,mansion,19th century
Cast
Agnes
Karin
Anna
Maria
David
Isak
Joakim
Fredrik
Narrator (voice)
Spectator
Maria's Daughter