Summer with Monika
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Actors: Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen
PlotIn a gritty, working-class neighborhood in Stockholm, young Monika and Harry meet and quickly fall for each other. Both dissatisfied with their monotonous lives and oppressive work environments, they seek an escape from it all. Embarking on a spontaneous adventure, they steal Harry's father's boat and set sail through the idyllic archipelagos for a summer of freedom, love, and discovery. Away from societal constraints, they bask in the beauty of nature and the intensity of their burgeoning relationship, reveling in their shared dreams and desires.
As their summer progresses, the realities of their impulsive decision begin to surface. The romantic escape turns more challenging as they face practical difficulties and growing conflicts. Their bond is tested by the harshness of survival away from the comforts of home and the inevitability of future responsibilities looming on the horizon. Through moments of joy and strife, their journey captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the fleeting nature of idealism.
Writers: Per Anders Fogelström, Ingmar Bergman
Release Date: 09 Feb 1953
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Home Video Reviews
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